Koreas
Step by step, veterans advocate aims to ensure Korean War sacrifices aren’t forgotten
What began as one man’s plan to walk nearly 400 miles across South Korea grew into a monthlong remembrance that brought together veterans, students, military groups and local communities to honor those who fought in the Korean War.
Visitors can tour a replica of the DMZ at Korean movie studios
Ever wanted to see what the North Korean side of the Demilitarized Zone looks like without the hassle of security guards or creating an international incident?
Army colonel donates rare Korean War photos showing life away from front lines
An Army colonel has donated hundreds of color Korean War photographs to the South Korean army that provide a rare glimpse into daily life away from the front lines.
Report: U.S. proposes time to move Yongsan Garrison, 2nd ID in S. Korea
U.S. Forces Korea had no comment Wednesday on newspaper accounts reporting that the United States proposed a timetable for moving its forces in South Korea.
New 2nd Infantry Division museum celebrates Army’s history on Korean Peninsula
A handmade flag partly colored with blood and used to memorialize prisoners of war. A 2nd Infantry Division insignia that was carried to the moon. The helmet worn by a highly decorated general in the Korean War.
50 years ago, Korea armistice ended fighting, began imperfect peace
In Korea, the decision has been on hold for 50 years. Peace was brought by the Armistice Agreement, a document that ended the fighting on July 27, 1953 at 10 p.m. but also left Korea unnaturally divided.
S. Koreans living in DMZ village enjoy great benefits — and high risk
The residents of this hamlet don’t pay taxes or perform the military service mandatory for men elsewhere. They have a competitive school and some of the best farmland in South Korea.