*Note: There have been recent changes to the Korean alphabet. For example, Pusan now reads Busan and Kapyong reads Gapyong. In order to maintain historical relevance, the older versions of the names are used in this article.

45th Anniversary of the Cease-fire

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Canadian Veterans hold final ceremonies in South Korea

Pusan, South Korea -- Canadian Veterans of the Korean War, suspended by a ceasefire 45 years ago, have held their final ceremonies of the current pilgrimage at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery here. more...

United Nations Memorial Cemetery - In January 1951, various battlefield cemeteries that had grown up behind the lines were concentrated at Tanggok, a suburb of Pusan. The land for the cemetery was granted to the United Nations by the Republic of Korea as a tribute to all those who had laid down their lives in combatting aggression and in upholding peace and freedom. more...

Veterans Affairs Canada marks the 45^th anniversary of the cease-fire and honours the 26,791 Canadians who served in the Korean War with a pilgrimage to the Land of the Morning Calm. more...