대한은퇴자협회(KARP)는 장 노년층의 필요와 욕구와 관심사항을 도출해내고 은퇴자들의 지식과 경험을 사회에 환원시키기며, 1,100만 명에 달하는 한국의 장노년 및 은퇴자를 위한 사회복지제도의 개선과 은퇴문화 정착을 목적으로 설립된 UN 등록 NGO입니다.

호국보훈의 달인 6월을 맞이하여 조국을 위해 목숨을 던진 순국 선열의 조국애를 기리고 조국건설을 위해 혼신의 힘을 기울여 온 중,장년의 어깨에 힘을 실어주어 기를 살리기 위해 ‘MOTOR KOREA / WALK KOREA 2003’을 기획하게 되었습니다.

지난2002년 3월 31일 "활기찬 장년 (Active Ageing)"라는 슬로건으로 ‘WALK KOREA 2002’ 를 성공적으로 개최한 대한은퇴자협회는 한반도와 세계의 평화를 염원하는 주한 외국인과 주한 미군의 적극적인 후원과 참여 속에 MOTOR KOREA / WALK KOREA 2003을 개최하여 한반도의 평화와 세대간의 화합을 이루는 계기를 마련하고자 합니다.

* 우천시에도 행사는 진행됩니다. *

The Korean Association of Retired Persons (KARP) is hosting MOTOR KOREA / WALK KOREA 2003, a motorcyle parade honoring our nation's heroes on Korea's National Memorial Day Weekend. MOTORKOREA/ WALKKOREA 2003 will symbolize not only our country's solidarity and strength, but also our continued friendship and brotherhood with the United Nation Members & USA.

We extend a heartfelt invitation to all the members and families in your community to join us as we ride with pride together at Motor Korea / Walk Korea 2003! Many Korea citizens wish to express our deep appreciation of your presence here, especially during these uncertain times. Your participation in this noteworthy event would carry tremendous meaning for so many.
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After the parade, everyone is invited to join us for extended celebration at Yeoui-Do Park for a 3km WALK KOREA, hands and hands with all citizens joined together and festive outdoor and picnic.
(See for WALK KOREA 2003 Gathering Place of Yeoui-do Park, Subway line #5)

KARP is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization affiliated with the United Nations. Our organization works to enrich the quality of life of Koreans and Korean-Americans over the age of forty, through social advances and government policies. Founded in New York City in 1996 and launched in Korea in 2002, our motto is: " What will you do with the rest of your life?"

Our reasons for naming this event Motor Korea / Walk Korea are threefold: it is, firstly, inspired by the motorcycle parade in Washington D. C. The word "motor" also invokes the power of the engine as it relates to the heroes who have built our nation. Finally, it is a reminder to us all to keep our inner motors primed and running. Our goal is to motivate our middle-aged and elderly citizens to better their lives as we remember the many patriotic men and women who have sacrificed their own lives for the sake of others. We sincerely hope you will join us for Motor Korea / Walk Korea and truly appreciate your concern and support.

Join with us, Bring your family and friends.

* Parade will go on, rain or shine. *