Goal
The goal of the Revisit Korea Program is to express gratitude to the Korean War veterans from the 22 UN Sending States and to foster pride by letting them witness how Korea enjoys peace and prosperity today thanks to their noble sacrifices and dedication in the past.
Invitees
Korean War veteran and one family member as a caregiver for each veteran
Number of veterans invited
Every year about 600 people are invited to Korea. Since the beginning of the program in 1975, 30,000 UN Korean War veterans have been invited through this program.
Benefits
50% of airfare cost for a veteran and 30% for a guest family member as a caregiver will be covered by the Government.
* The Government pays full airfare of Veterans and families from Ethiopia, India, Colombia and Turkey.
Itinerary
- Visit to the Seoul National Cemetery, the War Memorial, and Panmunjom (the site of armistice negotiations)
- Visit to battle sites relevant to each participating nation, wreath-laying and remembrance ceremonies
- Official receptions and awards banquets, including recognition by the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs