Completion of BTS Members' Mandatory Military Service

Members of the South Korean boy band BTS completed their mandatory military service, were welcomed home by fans, and encouraged gratitude towards soldiers. BTS is a successful music act, breaking records and receiving Grammy nominations. The band went on hiatus in 2023 due to exhaustion. The discharged members expressed patriotism and thanked the military. BTS has been involved in various causes and publicly praised the South Korean military and its relationship with the United States.

Resettled North Korean Refugees in Abai Village, South Korea

Abai Village in South Korea is home to resettled North Korean refugees who fled during the Korean War. The village has become a tourist destination and is now inhabited by a few dozen displaced individuals. The residents share a sense of community and nostalgia for their homeland.

Efforts to find remains of missing U.S. service members

Efforts to find the remains of missing U.S. service members have shifted from Vietnam War-era cases to older ones from WWII and the Korean War.

Korean War veteran receives Purple Heart medal after 73 years

After a long fight with the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran finally received his Purple Heart medal at the age of 96, highlighting the challenges for wounded veterans to receive the recognition they deserve.

Identification of Remains of a Soldier from Michigan Killed in Korean War

The remains of a 17-year-old soldier from Michigan who was killed in the Korean War in 1950 have been identified and will be buried in his home state.

Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., Last Surviving Medal of Honor Recipient from the Korean War

Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, lies in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. He was a highly-decorated U.S. Army Ranger who served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr. to Lie in Honor at U.S. Capitol

Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, will lie in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. He passed away at the age of 97.

Death of Lou Conter, Last Living USS Arizona Survivor

Lou Conter, the last living USS Arizona survivor from the Pearl Harbor attack, passed away at the age of 102. He served during WWII and the Korean War, later becoming the Navy's first SERE officer. President Biden and others paid tribute to his legacy.