U.S. heroes memorialized in South Korea as 'Forgotten War' remembered
A memorial event in South Korea honored two American soldiers from the Korean War, General John Singlaub and Colonel William Weber. The gathering highlighted the ongoing appreciation for foreign soldiers in South Korea, despite some opposition to the U.S.-Korea alliance. The event was attended by family members of the honorees and various military representatives.
- ▪The memorial took place at Imjingak, a site near the DMZ, attended by soldiers and VIPs.
- ▪General John Singlaub and Colonel William Weber were recognized for their significant contributions during the Korean War.
- ▪The event reflects South Korea's commitment to honoring foreign soldiers who fought for their freedom.
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SEOUL, South Korea — On the northern frontier of South Korea, soldiers and VIPs joined a son and a granddaughter Thursday to honor two Americans who fought in the bloody 1950-53 Korean War — and whose heroism still echoes 72 years later. Few nations commemorate foreign soldiers as generously as South Korea. The national government, city governments and civic groups, supported by business groups such as chip manufacturer SK hynix, continue working to that end. The two guests were invited by groups that work to memorialize the war and to fortify the Korea-U.S. alliance.
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