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The year 2000 is a noteworthy occasion, as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Korean War.
To pay tribute to this anniversary, the ROK Government is planning a variety of events to honor the Allied Forces war veterans from all over the world, as well as from Korea. This will be also be a time for Koreans to express sincere respect and appreciation to the surviving veterans and their family members. An additional goal of the commemoration is to promote friendship and goodwill among our allies, who generously demonstrated their commitment to world peace and freedom by sending their troops to Korea 50 years ago. The commemoration will run from June 25, 2000, to July 27, 2003. These dates will mark the 50th anniversaries of the outbreak of the war and the signing of the Armistice Agreement ending the conflict. Fifty-two commemorative events, including the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony, will be held in conjunction with various domestic and foreign commemorative functions. These events will pay homage to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the Korean War under the United Nations flag. They will also express a profound sense of gratitude to all foreign veterans for their friendship. We will welcome all peace and freedom-loving people of the world who believe that "Freedom is not free, but through strength comes peace with freedom." We especially welcome all Korean War veterans who wish to revisit and remember the heroic battles they fought in a faraway land.
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We will wholeheartedly welcome all war veterans to Korea so that they may share the special memories and affection of Korea with each other and the Korean people. In an effort to express its sincere appreciation, the Korean government is doing its best to make all veterans' trip to Korea pleasant and memorable by providing assistance and services.