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History of MPVA

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  • History of MPVA
 
  • 2023
    • JUNE 5
      • Organization is upgraded (Minister becomes member of the State Council)
  • 2022
    • MARCH 1
      • National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government is established
  • 2018
    • AUGUST 28
      • International Cooperation Division is upgraded to Bureau 
  • 2017
    • JULY 26
      • Organization is upgraded (from Vice Ministerial level to Ministerial level)
  • 2015
    • MAY 28
      • International Veterans Affairs Team upgraded to Division
  • 2008
    • FEBRUARY 29
      • Organization is downgraded (from Ministerial level to Vice Ministerial level)
  • 2006
    • JANUARY 1
      • The National Daejeon Cemetery is transferred from Ministry of Defense to MPVA
  • 2005
    • MAY 18
      • The Independence Hall of Korea is transferred from Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to MPVA
  • 2004
    • MARCH 11
      • Organization is upgraded (from Vice Ministerial level to Ministerial level)
  • 2002
    • SEPTEMBER 14
      • MPVA receives control of March 15th National Cemetery and May 18th National Cemetery
  • 1998
    • FEBRUARY 28
      • Organization is downgraded (from Ministerial level to Vice Ministerial level)
  • 1995
    • JANUARY 28
      • 4.19 Cemetery Management Office is created
  • 1985
    • JANUARY 1
      • Military Relief Agency is renamed to Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA)
  • 1962
    • APRIL 16
      • Military Relief Administration is promoted and renamed to Military Relief Agency (from Vice Ministerial level to Ministerial level)
  • 1961
    • JULY 5
      • Military Relief Administration Establishment Act is promulgated