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Unesco recommends Jeju Uprising, Korean War reconstruction for Memory of the World register

Unesco recommended the Jeju April 3 Uprising for its Memory of the World program.

2025-03-20

Defense Ministry begins annual effort to recover remains of Korean War fallen

The Defense Ministry said Monday it began an annual project to recover the remains of soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, seeking to find more than 220 missing service members this year.

2025-03-17

Seoul city announces poetry contest to honor Korean War allies

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host a poetry contest to honor the countries that fought on the side of South Korea in the 1950-1953 Korean War

2025-02-17

Sculptures to honor Korean War nations to adorn Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square

Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul will feature commemorative sculptures honoring the countries that participated in the 1950-53 Korean War.

2025-02-03

Graves of four fallen British soldiers identified and honored in Busan after 73 years

After a six-year investigation that concluded with the identification of the four service members, the British Ministry of Defense held a ceremony at the UN cemetery on Tuesday to rededicate their graves in the presence of their surviving kin.

2024-11-14

Black Eagles fly at Korean War memorial ceremony in Busan

The Air Force’s Black Eagles aerobatic team flies above the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea in Busan during a ceremony on Monday to commemorate soldiers from 17 countries who died defending South Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War.

2024-11-11

Korean War memorial installed at Georgia museum

A new Korean War memorial opened at a high-profile museum in Georgia earlier this week to commemorate allied troops' sacrifices and their spirit that underpins the evolving alliance between South Korea and the United States.

2024-10-27

United Nations Day marked at Busan's UN Memorial Cemetary

South Korean Navy service members stand in silent vigil during a ceremony to mark United Nations Day at the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea in Busan on Thursday.

2024-10-24

Incheon celebrates Operation Chromite's 74th anniversary with commemorative events

To celebrate the 74th anniversary of Operation Chromite’s success, Incheon Metropolitan City is holding almost a full month of commemorative events, which it said is intended to pave the way for a larger-scale celebration next year.

2024-09-11

Vice-presidential candidate Walz notes ties to Korea in campaign debut

Minnesota governor Tim Walz, the running mate of presumptive U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, highlighted his personal and familial ties to Korea and his long military service.

2024-08-07