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Late Dutch Korean War veteran to be interred in Busan at UN Cemetery

The late Jaap Constandse of the Netherlands, who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War, will be repatriated and laid to rest at the UN Memorial Cemetery this week, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said Tuesday.

2026-05-12

Late Korean, French veterans named Korean War heroes of May

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs appointed the late staff sergeant Kim Young-deok and late French Army Lt. Col. Ralph Monclar as the Korean War heroes of May in recognition of their service during the 1950-53 Korean War on Thursday.

2026-04-30

Military identifies remains of another soldier killed during Korean War

South Korea's military has identified the remains of another soldier killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, raising the number of such service members to 273, the Ministry of National Defense said on Tuesday.

2026-04-28

Anzac Day service remembers Australians and New Zealanders killed in Korean War

Veterans, government and military officials and members of the public gathered at the Korean War Memorial on Saturday to commemorate Anzac Day.

2026-04-27

Korea, Australia to locate, excavate remains of missing Australian soldier from Korean War

Korea and Australia will begin a monthlong project next week to excavate the remains of an Australian soldier who went missing while fighting during the Korean War (1950-53), the Ministry of National Defense said Friday.

2026-04-24

Commonwealth veterans of Korean War to visit Korea this week

Veterans and bereaved families from four Commonwealth countries will visit Korea this week to mark the 75th anniversary of a key battle during the 1950-53 Korean War, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said Wednesday.

2026-04-22

South Korea to repatriate remains of 12 Chinese troops killed in Korean War this week

South Korea will repatriate the remains of 12 Chinese troops who were killed while fighting alongside North Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War this week, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

2026-04-21

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