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Appendix 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Project
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1. Overview

The ROK government undertakes projects every
year to commemorate the Korean War and
publicize the value of peace, and plans to hold a
large-scale government-wide event every 10
years. Considering the fact that the average age
of ROK veterans who have survived the war is 90
as of 2020, the 70th Anniversary Project just may
be the last such event in their lifetime. Therefore, Inauguration ceremony of the 70th Anniversary Project team
for the Korean War (January 2020)
the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Project
holds more significance than ever.
In January 2020, the government launched the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration
1)
Committee with the Prime Minister as the Chairperson, and the MND organized a separate committee
to promote a 70th anniversary project of its own in conjunction with the government’s Commemoration
Committee.

2. Purpose and Direction

| Purpose | The 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Project aimed to commemorate and appreciate the
devotion and sacrifice of the ROK and foreign war veterans, instill a sense of national security among the
citizens, and develop a consensus outside the country on peace and prosperity on the Korean
Peninsula.

| Direction | The direction of the project is set toward conveying a message to the people that robust
national security shapes peace and prosperity and expressing gratitude to war veterans for their
sacrifices and dedication in safeguarding the peace of the ROK. It also aims to inspire an awareness of
national security in servicemembers and youth alike.
The Commemoration Committee decided on "Remembrance, Solidarity, and Peace" as the main
theme, while the MND chose "Flame of Memory! Torchlight of Peach and Prosperity!" is the slogan for

1) Organization of the project team: Stage 1 (September 11 - December 31, 2019 / 5 members); Stage 2 (January 1 -
October 31, 2020 / 16 members); Stage 3 (November 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 / 5 members)

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