{
  "id": 4536247,
  "title": "Gov't launches 2nd half program to recover remains of fallen Korean War soldiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/govt-launches-2nd-half-program-to-recover-remains-of-fallen-korean",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T01:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260831/govt-launches-2nd-half-program-to-recover-remains-of-fallen-korean-war-soldiers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The South Korean government has announced its second half program to recover and identify the remains of soldiers who lost their lives during the 1950-53 Korean War, aiming to provide closure to the families of the deceased service members. The Agency for KIA Recovery and Identification, under the defense ministry, will spearhead the excavation project, which is set to commence on Monday and conclude by November 27. This operation will involve deploying troops from 14 Army divisions and brigades, along with the 1st Marine Division. The troops will be stationed in mountainous regions spread across more than 20 regions in Gyeonggi, Gangwon, South Chungcheong, North Jeolla, and North Gyeongsang provinces. Specific attention will be given to the border areas of Paju, Cheorwon, and Gunwi county, which were crucial battlegrounds during the conflict against North Korean and Chinese communist forces. The 5th Division, which played a significant role in the Battle of Baengma-goji (White Horse Hill), will dedicate the entire three-month period to the excavation and recovery of remains within this area, while other units will have varying levels of involvement.",
  "summary": "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,…",
  "key_points": [
    "South Korean government launches 2nd half program for Korean War remains recovery.",
    "Agency for KIA Recovery and Identification spearheads excavation project.",
    "Operation to begin Monday, conclude by November 27."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The South Korean government's renewed effort to recover and identify Korean War remains aims to provide closure to families of deceased service members, with a focused excavation project in key battleground areas.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Gov't launches 2nd half program to recover remains of fallen Korean War soldiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/govt-launches-2nd-half-program-to-recover-remains-of-fallen-korean-4538179",
        "published": "2026-08-31T00:49:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Gov't launches 2nd half program to recover remains of fallen Korean War soldiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/govt-launches-2nd-half-program-to-recover-remains-of-fallen-korean-4537663",
        "published": "2026-08-31T01:07:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}