Korean Army holds joint burial ceremonies for remains of 11 Korean War veterans

The Korean Army has been holding solemn burial ceremonies for soldiers who lost their lives during the Korean War but whose remains were recently recovered.

The remains of eleven soldiers were laid to rest at the Yeongcheon National Cemetery the Daejeon National Cemetery and the Seoul National Cemetery from this past Monday to Wednesday.

Their remains were recovered between the years 2000 and 2024 from regions where intense battles were fought during the Korean War.

Their identities were confirmed through DNA analysis using genetic samples provided by surviving family members.