Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Veterans Ministry to fly national flags at half-mast to mourn two firefighters who died in line of duty

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs will hoist the national flags at half-mast on Tuesday at its offices and national cemeteries across the country to pay respects to two firefighters killed in a warehouse fire earlier this week.

2026-04-14

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

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

Almost 80% of applicants with criminal records approved for burial at national cemeteries over past 5 years

Nearly eight out of every 10 applicants with criminal records were allowed to be buried at national cemeteries over the past five years, raising concerns that screening standards may be too lenient.

2026-02-16

Documents detailing arrests by Japanese police during colonial era released for Patriots and Heroes Memorial Day

The government released historical documents identifying Korean residents in Japan who were arrested by Japanese police during the colonial era (1910-45) to commemorate the 86th anniversary of Korea's Patriots and Heroes Memorial Day on Monday.

2025-11-17

North Korea lauds Korean War veterans ahead of 72nd armistice anniversary

North Korea on Thursday lauded Korean War veterans and their battlefield achievements ahead of the country's 72nd anniversary of the Korean War armistice.

2025-07-10

Seoul to honor veterans with memorial spaces, boosted benefits

The city of Seoul will honor veterans with a number of public works projects that honor their service, while also increasing the benefits issued to veterans and independence fighters.

2025-06-18

Hegseth stresses importance of Korean War as rumors swirl of U.S. troop cut on the peninsula

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized the importance of the Korean War (1950-53) during his visit on Sunday to the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington ahead of Memorial Day, which falls on Monday.

2025-05-26

Remains of 93 national heroes to be buried at 6 nationwide cemeteries

The remains of 93 national merit recipients without relatives will be interred at six national cemeteries across the country.

2025-04-29

Veterans minister to leave for Washington to commemorate 75th anniversary of Korean War

Veterans Minister Kang Jung-ai will depart for Washington this week to meet with U.S. veterans who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War as Seoul marks the 75th anniversary of the conflict's outbreak this year, the ministry said Friday.

2025-04-11