Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea, U.S. begin 4-week war remains search in regions near East Sea

Korea and the United States on Monday launched a four-week joint project in eastern coastal areas near the East Sea to locate the remains and belongings of soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul's Ministry of National Defense said.

2026-04-06

Korea, France sign MOU to support Korean War veterans

Korea and France on Friday signed a preliminary agreement to promote cooperation on support for veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul's veterans ministry said.

2026-04-03

Korea launches this year's war remains excavation project at DMZ battle site

South Korea on Wednesday started this year's project to excavate the remains of soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War on a key former battlefield within the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, the Ministry of National Defense said.

2026-04-01

Late British Army Lt. Col. recognized as Korean War hero of April

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs on Tuesday designated late British Army Lt. Col. James Power Carne as the Korean War hero of April in recognition of his service during the 1950-53 war.

2026-03-31

Top U.S. diplomat for East Asia to pay tribute to Korean War memorial for USFK soldiers

The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia policy will pay his tribute this week at a memorial for U.S. soldiers who died while serving in South Korea following the armistice of the 1950-53 Korean War.

2026-03-10

Defense ministry sets goal to excavate 200 Korean War remains this year

The defense ministry said Monday it aims to locate some 200 remains of Korean soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War this year as part of its project to excavate the war remains.

2026-03-09

Lee pays tribute at Korean War memorial in Manila during state visit

President Lee Jae Myung paid tribute at the Korean War Memorial Pylon in the Libingan ng mga Bayani, or the “Cemetery of Heroes,” in Manila on Wednesday, honoring Philippine veterans who fought for South Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War.

2026-03-04

Hyundai Motor, gov't to jointly improve conditions of overseas Korean War memorial sites

Hyundai Motor Group will work with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to improve the conditions of memorial sites in the Philippines, which honor veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War.

2026-03-02

Defense Ministry aims to excavate remains of 200 Korean War soldiers in 2026

The Defense Ministry on Tuesday announced plans to excavate the remains of 200 Korean soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War this year. The ministry also said it aims to secure 10,000 samples of genes from the bereaved family members.

2026-02-24

Seoul mayor defends planned Korean War memorial, accuses central gov't of interfering

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon defends the Korean War memorial project at Gwanghwamun Square, asserting its importance in promoting freedom and democracy, while criticizing the central government's plan to halt it.

2026-02-10