S. Korea to commemorate 76th anniv. of Korean War this week (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea will commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Korean War with a ceremony honoring veterans and their families.

• South Korea will hold a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the 1950-53 Korean War.
• The event will be attended by 1,000 people including foreign diplomats and will include a choir from Ethiopian unit descendants.
• The veterans ministry will confer the Order of Military Merit on three 'irregular forces' and present plaques to 35,000 bereaved family members.