South Korea and the United States have initiated a joint underwater excavation project off South Korea's eastern coast to locate wreckage and remains of U.S. aircraft lost during the 1950-53 Korean War. The project, running until August 28, focuses on sites in Gangneung and Yangyang.
U.S. lawmakers and Korean American leaders gathered at the Capitol in Washington for the 19th National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day commemoration, honoring veterans' sacrifices and emphasizing that freedom should not be taken for granted amidst ongoing security threats on the Korean Peninsula.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the North Korean people on the upcoming 73rd anniversary of their victory in the 1950-1953 Korean War, referred to as the Great Fatherland Liberation War in North Korea, during a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow.
Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Adm. Sir Tim Laurence, will visit South Korea for three days starting Monday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of key Korean War battles and honor British sacrifices. She will attend a ceremony in Busan and visit Ulsan to observe bilateral cooperation, and pay a courtesy call on President Lee Jae Myung.
North Korea's KCNA highlighted a 1950 naval victory against US warships, calling it a "miracle" ahead of the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice. Speculation of a military parade arises due to troop carrier trucks seen in Pyongyang.
South Korea's Ambassador to the U.S., Kang Kyung-wha, marked the 76th anniversary of the Korean War, highlighting veterans' sacrifices as the foundation for the enduring bilateral alliance. She emphasized strong security cooperation is essential amidst escalating North Korean threats and other global challenges.
A dispute has arisen between South Korea and the US regarding North Korea's activities near the demilitarised zone (DMZ). While Seoul views Pyongyang's fortification efforts as a violation of the armistice agreement, the UN Command (UNC) has stated they do not breach the accord, as they occurred on the northern side of the military demarcation line (MDL). Analysts also note broader disagreements between Seoul and Washington concerning the future role of US Forces Korea (USFK).
South Korea's Unification Ministry will host a memorial event on Sunday in Paju, north of Seoul, to commemorate those abducted by North Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War, sharing their families' tragic history and pain.
Han Hee-na, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran, donated his handwritten war memories to the Army Archives. He was moved to tears upon identifying a fallen comrade's name, whom he served with during the 1950-53 conflict.
President Lee Jae Myung will visit a Marine Corps unit and inspect a national security area on Wednesday, followed by a banquet for Korean War veterans on Thursday. The visits mark the 76th anniversary of the Korean War, aiming to honor veterans and strengthen national defense.
Korean War child soldiers and their families have filed a lawsuit against the state seeking compensation, marking the first legal action after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's ruling on human rights violations against child soldiers.
Chinese football commentator Li Yi was removed from a World Cup broadcast after comparing an Austrian player's defensive play to Huang Jiguang, a Chinese soldier revered as a 'hero' for his actions in the Korean War. This comparison, made during a live broadcast, led to his temporary removal from the commentary team.
South Korea and the U.S. have started a 2-day forensic analysis of 3 sets of remains believed to be American soldiers from the Korean War, ahead of their repatriation to the U.S. next month.
South Korea and the US have launched a joint project to locate the remains of American soldiers missing or killed during the Korean War. The month-long operation will cover six locations across South Korea.
South Korea and the US will launch a joint investigation from May 26 to find the remains of US soldiers missing or killed during the Korean War. The investigation will cover six regions, including Hongcheon, Yangpyeong, Changwon, Mungyeong, Sangju, and Yeongdong.
The remains of two French Korean War veterans, Andre Dachary and Jacques Grisollet, who fought for the UN forces, will be repatriated to South Korea and interred at the UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan. A repatriation ceremony will be held at Incheon International Airport on May 26th, followed by an interment ceremony on May 27th.
South Korea's veterans ministry and India's defense ministry signed a preliminary agreement to commemorate Indian veterans who served as medical personnel during the Korean War. The pact includes exchange programs for descendants and memorial projects.
A Seoul court ruled Kim Jong-un must pay 105 million won in damages to 5 former South Korean POWs held in North Korea for decades, the third such ruling against Pyongyang.
New monuments in a prominent Korean square, symbolizing the start of the Korean War, face criticism for promoting militarism and disrupting a historically public space used for gatherings and protests.
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- A memorial honoring the 22 countries that sent troops ...
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry said Tuesday the late Jaap Const...
The South Korean veterans ministry has designated late Staff Sergeant Kim Young-deok and late French Lt. Col. Ralph Monclar as Korean War heroes for May in recognition of their wartime service.
South Korea has identified the remains of Cpl. Kim Pan-seong, the 273rd service member recovered from the 1950-53 Korean War. The remains were found near Yanggu, 175 km northeast of Seoul, where he died fighting North Korean and Chinese forces on Mount Baekseok in October 1951 at age 21. The excavation project launched in 2000 has now identified 273 fallen soldiers.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration Minister Lee Yong-cheol pledged to advance arms industry cooperation with British Commonwealth nations at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of a key Korean War battle in Gapyeong County. The event honored the roughly 2,000 troops of the 27th Commonwealth Brigade who fought Chinese forces in April 1951, giving South Korean and U.N. forces time to secure defense positions.
