Inspired by my grandfather, a Korean War veteran, I founded Past for Present to honor and preserve the fading legacy of those who served. As part of this initiative, I organized a three-day educational trip to Busan for the 70th anniversary of the war, helping students engage with history in a meaningful way.

During this time, I also interned under Legislator Ihn Yo-han at the National Assembly, where I attended conferences and contributed proposals for educational reforms to ensure that the sacrifices of Korean War veterans are emphasized in history curricula.

I later had the honor of serving as the youngest speaker at the Dedication Ceremony of the Korean War Memorial Monument in Fullerton, California. At the event, I was recognized with certificates from Congress-members Young Kim and Michelle Steel and featured in major media outlets such as the LA Times.

To further support veterans, I launched a crowdfunding campaign in which I designed and sold bullet-shaped keyrings as symbolic tributes. Through this initiative, I raised and donated over $1,500 to the Korean War Veterans Association.