From the NFRW Armed Services Committee
Sometimes known as the “forgotten war” (as it was overshadowed by Vietnam), the Korean War lasted three years from June 25, 1950, until July 27, 1953. This conflict is technically not “over” as an armistice was called to hopefully negotiate a peaceful settlement and allow the exchange of prisoners of war. Now, 70 years later, no settlement has been reached and the Korean Peninsula remains divided along the 38th parallel which is known as the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
Approximately, 50,000 of the 1.8 million serving died while in Korea, another 100,00 were wounded, and thousands were taken prisoner, many that have never returned. Approximately 28,500 personnel from all services are serving in Korea currently, with others in Japan and Guam.
“On July 27, 2023, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement which was intended to bring a complete cessation of hostilities of the Korean War.
“This milestone 70th Commemorative Ceremony will honor all Korean War Veterans and their families from the 22 UNC Member States who participated in the Korean War – and 18 of them are still represented in South Korea.
“This historic event will take place at the Korean War Veterans Memorial located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.
“The ceremony offers an opportunity to express gratitude for those who served in the Korean War to defend democracy and the people of South Korea.”
Source: Published by the Korean War Memorial Foundation