Gov't launches 2nd half program to recover remains of fallen Korean War soldiers
The defense ministry said Monday it has launched second-half operations to recover and identify the remains of soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War, continuing its efforts to bring closure to families of service members killed in action or still missing. The Agency for KIA Recovery and Identification under the ministry will carry out the excavation project starting Monday through Nov. 27,…
The government has announced the commencement of its second half program aimed at recovering and identifying the remains of soldiers who lost their lives during the Korean War (1950-53), continuing its commitment to providing closure to the families of service members who were killed in action or remain missing. The Agency for KIA Recovery and Identification, under the defense ministry, will initiate the excavation project from Monday until November 27, with troops from 14 Army divisions and brigades, as well as the 1st Marine Division, participating in the operation.
The soldiers will be deployed to mountainous regions in over 20 areas spanning Gyeonggi, Gangwon, South Chungcheong, North Jeolla, and North Gyeongsang provinces. The focus will be on key battlegrounds such as the border regions of Paju, Cheorwon, and the southeastern Gunwi county, where intense combat occurred against North Korean and Chinese communist forces during the three-year conflict.
The 5th Division, which was responsible for the Battle of Baengmaegoji (White Horse Hill) area, will dedicate the entire three-month period to the excavation and recovery of remains in that specific location, unlike other units that will also be involved in the operation.
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