PHOTOS: Korean War anniversary

SEOUL, June 25 (AJP) - June 25 marks the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, which erupted in 1950. The conflict inflicted profound damage and enduring trauma upon the Korean populace, and its legacies — including the division of the peninsula and the lingering aftereffects of the Cold War — continue to shape the region.

Below, we present a collection of photographs from the commemorative events held around this solemn anniversary.

625 — A memorial service for the fallen United Nations soldiers who participated in the Korean War is held at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery in Nam-gu, Busan, June 25. Yonhap

625 — Descendants of a war veteran pay their respects in front of a tombstone at the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, June 22. Yonhap

625 — A joint burial ceremony for the remains of Korean War casualties, recently excavated, is held at Seoul National Cemetery, June 18. Yonhap

625 — War veterans salute ahead of the "Patriotic Music Concert" at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, June 17. Courtesy of the Republic of Korea Army

625 — Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, right, presents an honorary citizenship certificate to an American who participated in the Korean War at Seoul City Hall, June 13. Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government

625 — South Korean and U.S. service members salute after laying wreaths at a monument at the Peace Museum in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, June 5. Yonhap

625 — A special exhibition for Korean War veterans is held in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, June 6. Yonhap

Cho Bo-hee jobo@ajupress.com

PHOTOS: Korean War anniversary

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