A delegation from China’s Ministry of Veterans Affairs and other departments has departed for South Korea to repatriate the remains and belongings of the 13th batch of 12 Chinese People’s Volunteers soldiers killed during the Korean War. The handover is scheduled for April 22.
Since 2014, China and South Korea have successfully conducted 12 consecutive handovers of the remains and belongings of 1,011 Chinese People’s Volunteers soldiers, in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles.
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a vibrant East Asian nation with a rich history spanning thousands of years, from ancient kingdoms like Goguryeo and Joseon to its modern emergence after the 1945 division of the Korean Peninsula. Following the devastating Korean War (1950–1953), it transformed from a war-torn country into a global economic powerhouse, known for its technological innovation and cultural exports like K-pop and cinema. Today, South Korea blends traditional heritage, such as Buddhist temples and palaces in Seoul, with cutting-edge urban life, making it a dynamic cultural and historical destination.
Korean War
The Korean War (1950–1953) was a conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by a United Nations coalition led by the United States. It began when North Korea invaded the South, and after three years of intense fighting, the war ended in an armistice, leaving the Korean Peninsula divided along the 38th parallel. This unresolved conflict has had lasting impacts on global politics and continues to shape tensions between North and South Korea today.
