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 discuss enhancing collaboration in veterans affairs and honoring the fallen Philippine soldiers from the 1950-53 Korean War. The Korean War involved the deployment of 7,420 Philippine soldiers, according to the veterans ministry.
During the conflict, 112 Philippine soldiers were killed in action, while 299 were wounded. Following the signing of an armistice in July 1953, Philippine troops remained in Korea for approximately two years under the UN Command to assist in reconstruction and maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula.
At the meeting, Kwon plans to explore ways to expand veterans cooperation, including measures to follow up on a memorandum of understanding signed in March. This memorandum aimed to honor the fallen Philippine soldiers and support their surviving families. Additionally, Kwon will discuss efforts to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
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