Exhibition launch for ‘The Korean War 1950-53’ on the subject of the Korean War was held today at the Shrine of Remembrance. Today's event was attended by more than 100 war veterans and their families.
Australian forces were one of the first to offer military assistance to the US and South Korea after the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea began its invasion into the south on July 25, 1950.
All three branches of Australia’s armed services took part in the war. More than 17,000 Australian personnel served in Korea, including Army and RAAF nurses. Some 340 lost their lives, more than 1200 were wounded and 30 were taken prisoner.
“This has borne fruit and the sacrifice has led in part to the establishment of the wonderful and vibrant society which is South Korean so and its continued survival and a subsequent to the Korean War. So there’s a great bond between the Korean and Australian people” Robin Scott, Minister for Veterans of Victoria Government said.
The Korean War veterans at today's event thanked the organizers for the exhibition in memory of their comrades.
“It’s quite a lot of young people here today. I appreciate it very much. I appreciate very much” National President of the Korea Veterans Association of Australia Tom Parkinson said.
A special exhibition, ‘The Korean War 1950-53’ at the Shrine of Remembrance will be held until March 22, 2020.
“For the first generation of Korean immigrants, it will be an opportunity to look back on our difficult times. And for the 2nd generation of Korean immigrants who haven't experienced war, I think it's going to be a place of living education” Sunghyo Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Melbourne said.
“I think it would be nice to take some time to watch it with your family.”
