(KLZA)-- Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director John Hilgert, and Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago Sangwoo Hong recognized 82 of Nebraska’s living Korean War veterans in a ceremony at Memorial Stadium Friday.

In total, over 500 people attended the ceremony.

The ceremony was part of an initiative launched earlier this year by Governor Pillen and the Department of Veterans Affairs to honor Nebraska’s living Korean War veterans.

Over 250 veterans have received the state’s recognition coin. Veterans can still apply to receive a recognition coin, and community events are scheduled around the state. Information on the program and a listing of currently planned events is available at veterans.nebraska.gov/korea.

Among the honoree's on Friday was Paul Krause from Auburn.