2023 Ceremony for the Appointment of Public Relations Ambassador for the Korean Ministry of National Defense Excavation Team – 010623

Delayed so I could make it home in time, thanks Ministry of National Defense.

>”Finding the remains of the fallen is a matter of pride & great responsibility, as we honor all those who gave their lives in defense of our country & set the best example for them. As this is a nationally important project, we will do our best to promote the meaningful work of the excavation team both domestically & internationally.”

– Namjoon, [translation](https://twitter.com/cestlavie9090/status/1664094266350780421?t=368HaabbzpPqMV9agFgyhg&s=19)

>”We’re very grateful & honored RM has graciously accepted to be an ambassador for the country & we look forward to seeing the interest & engagement of the public & bereaved families grow by leaps and bounds.” The organization said it chose RM as an ambassador because BTS’ image of speaking out against racism, violence, prejudice, and other social issues is in line with the humanitarian nature of the excavation project. At the ceremony, RM will be presented with a plaque inscribed with the phrase “Bringing them into the arms of the motherland.”

[Entrance clip](https://twitter.com/ssujamss/status/1664127722019332096?t=iS9auw5yGPKjqv6bITcV2g&s=19)

[Clip from national anthem](https://twitter.com/RM91227/status/1664128396593618949?t=p3_uZr18S4dOVDESZYO8Tg&s=19)

[Nothing happening but look at him anyway](https://twitter.com/Iridescent9595/status/1664132419610632193?t=VGpldURt48hupfMF5oxAVQ&s=19)

[Plaque presentation](https://twitter.com/RM91227/status/1664129855712276482?t=NMfT9HyEhraZeie4jdu0ng&s=19)

[Speech](https://twitter.com/rmarchives/status/1664131983646269440?t=rsha30WzyvfvqpAKz3P9Gg&s=19)

If anyone sees a translation of his full speech please share!

[Translation thread](https://twitter.com/LetsBeGoodHuman/status/1664159427946065922)

I’m so in awe of him.