New enshrinement hall for Korean War's unknown soldiers opens at Seoul National Cemetery

Korea on Monday established a new enshrinement hall for unknown soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, the Defense Ministry said.

Defense Minister Shin Won-sik, center, pays respects at an opening ceremony for a new enshrinement hall for unknown soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War at the Seoul National Cemetery in southern Seoul on Monday. The remains of some 5,800 service members, who have not been identified, were relocated to the new hall after being kept at an underground site within the cemetery. Tuesday marks the anniversary of the war, which began on June 25, 1950. [YONHAP]

Korea on Monday established a new enshrinement hall for unknown soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, the Defense Ministry said.

The remains of some 5,800 service members, who have not been identified, were relocated to the new hall at Seoul National Cemetery in southern Seoul after being kept at an underground site within the cemetery, according to the ministry.

An opening ceremony for the hall took place Monday, attended by Defense Minister Shin Won-sik and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo, it said.

"We will make efforts to deeply cherish the noble spirit of those who gave up their lives for the country," Shin said at the ceremony, according to the ministry.

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