New enshrinement hall for Korean War's unknown soldiers opens at Seoul National Cemetery
Published: 24 Jun. 2024, 19:11
The remains of some 5,800 service members, who have not been identified, were relocated to the new hall at Seoul National Cemetery in southern Seoul after being kept at an underground site within the cemetery, according to the ministry.
An opening ceremony for the hall took place Monday, attended by Defense Minister Shin Won-sik and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo, it said.
"We will make efforts to deeply cherish the noble spirit of those who gave up their lives for the country," Shin said at the ceremony, according to the ministry.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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