Don’t let war be forgotten
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the ceasefire agreement that brought an end to the Korean War 1950-53.
In memory of this event the Korean Government Ministry for Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) is planning a special exhibition to be held in the United Nations Peace Memorial Hall (UNPMH) in Busan, South Korea.
The exhibition will be held between October 2023 and December 2024. It will be displaying belongings and stories from the veterans of the 22 countries who went to the aid of South Korea during the conflict.
The United Kingdom was the second biggest giver of aid to Korea, over 1,100 British Servicemen gave their lives, and over 3,000 were wounded, a fact that the Korean people do not forget.
It is with this in mind that the UNPMH is asking for help from British Veterans and/or their families for any type of memorabilia, photographs, badges, uniforms, letters to or from veterans written at that time.
You can donate the items to the authorities in a transfer of ownership, or donate on a free loan agreement. Collection and return of items will be paid for by the Korean authorities. Interested parties should apply for a donation/loan form by email to unpmkwv@ gmail.com giving details of the items to be sent. The authorities will then issue the donor with a donation/ loan certificate plus an appreciation certificate and a commemorative medal by return post. If more details are required you can contact me on 07467037742 or email the team manager in Korea, Ms Kim Tae Eun, at tekim@ unpm.or.kr
Don't let the Korean War be forgotten.
Brian Hough, Address supplied.
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