Diplomacy
Memorial Wall Erected in Ethiopia for Fallen Korean War Troops
Korea JoongAng Daily · 15 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Korea JoongAng Daily
AI SUMMARY
A memorial wall honoring 122 fallen members of Ethiopia's elite Kagnew Battalion from the 1950-53 Korean War has been unveiled at a cathedral in Ethiopia.
- A memorial wall has been set up at the Holy Trinity cathedral to honor fallen members of the elite Kagnew Battalion.
- The Kagnew Battalion, comprising Ethiopian Royal Guards, won all 253 of its battles during the 1950-53 Korean War.
- A total of 122 Ethiopian soldiers were killed during the three-year conflict.
- Ethiopia is the only African nation that deployed ground troops to fight alongside United Nations forces for South Korea.
- The monument was established through an agreement between South Korea's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and HD Construction Equipment made in May.
- An unveiling ceremony took place on Wednesday, attended by Korean and Ethiopian officials, veterans, and bereaved family members.
- The memorial wall was fully funded by HD Construction Equipment and depicts Ethiopian forces marching with a lion alongside the name plaques of the 122 veterans.
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