Veterans minister to discuss honoring Korean War veterans with Philippine defense chief
Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul was set to meet with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday to discuss expanding cooperation in veterans affairs and honoring fallen Philippine soldiers in the 1950-53 Korean War. Kwon will extend Seoul's appreciation for the 7,420 Philippine soldiers who were deployed during the three-year conflict, as well as Manila's post-war assistance in…
Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul is scheduled to meet with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday to explore ways to strengthen collaboration in veterans affairs and acknowledge the sacrifices made by fallen Philippine soldiers during the Korean War. Kwon will express Seoul's gratitude to the 7,420 Philippine soldiers who served in the three-year conflict from 1950-53, as well as Manila's post-war support in rebuilding the nation.
The Korean War resulted in the loss of 112 Philippine soldiers and 299 wounded. Following the armistice in July 1953, Philippine troops remained in Korea for approximately two more years under the U.S.-led UN Command to aid in reconstruction and maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula.
During the meeting, Kwon aims to discuss expanding veterans cooperation, including measures to fulfill a memorandum of understanding signed in March. This agreement focused on honoring the fallen Philippine soldiers and providing support for their surviving families. Kwon will also delve into ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral relations during the talks.
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