Events

The Start of the Korean War Remembrance Ceremony On June 25, 1950, when 75,000 North Korean soldiers crossed the 38th parallel to invade South Korea, ultimately, 21 nations would come to South Korea's defense. Every year on June 25th, we pause to remember all those who served in the Korean War. This invasion was the...

Join us as we honor Medal of Honor Recipient, Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr. The recent passing of Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., at the age of 97, marks a historic loss and milestone for the United States military and its storied history during the Korean War. Colonel Puckett, a revered Army Ranger and the last living...

The Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a ceremony and wreath presentation at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day, to honor all who served and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom.

Wreath Ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial On September 19, 2025, members from the Seoul City Metropolitan Council will be holding a wreath laying ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. Members of the public are invited to join and observe in solemn remembrance the sacrifices made by Korean War Veterans...

The Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a brief ceremony and wreath presentation at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, to honor all veterans who served in the Korean War.

If you are a Korean War Veteran, or know of one, who would like to participate in the Veterans Day Commemoration at the Memorial, please email me now!

We hope you'll join us on November 11th at the Korean War Veterans Memorial!