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MPVA hosts a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Philippine Forces’ participation in the Korean War
“Remembering the Philippine veterans of the Korean War who arrived in Busan 70 years ago” MPVA hosts a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Philippine Forces’ participation in the Korean War [Sejong, Korea, September17]— The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (Minister Park Sam-Duck, in short MPVA) hosts a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Philippine Forces’ participation in the Korean War who arrived in Busan Korea (September 19, 1950) at the Korean War Monument to the Philippine Armed Forces in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do. While complying with regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, participants including Minister Park Sam-Duck, Charge de Affairs Christian L. De Jesus of the Philippine Embassy, Vice Admiral Stuart Campbell Mayer who represents the United Nations Command as Deputy Commander, and Goyang Mayor Lee Jae-joon, deputy commander of the ROK Army 1 Corps will pay the utmost tribute to the fallen heroes. The Republic of the Philippines was the third country in the world that sent ground troops to Korea, following the United States and United Kingdom, and 7,420 Filipino soldiers served in Korea for the three years from September 19, 1950 when they arrived in Busan port to May 13, 1950
date 2020-09-17
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