Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian War Memorial in South Korea, remembers war veterans

Key points

• Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (May 21, 2026) inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in South Korea’s Seoul and paid tributes to the Indian soldiers during a commemorative ceremony.
• The War memorial has been constructed as part of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War.
• It stands as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and humanitarian service rendered by the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian Army and the Custodian Force of India (CFI) during the war.
• Singh was joined by the Republic of Korea’s Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in unveiling the war memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul.
• The two Ministers laid a wreath at the memorial and paid homage to the brave Indian soldiers, whose service continues to be remembered by the people of the Republic of Korea, with deep respect and gratitude.