MPVA Did You Know Series #14:

MPVA’s ‘Revisit Korea Program’

More than seventy years ago, young soldiers from 22 UN allied nations crossed oceans to defend freedom on the Korean Peninsula. Their courage and sacrifice laid the foundation for Korea’s survival and future prosperity.

Since 1975, Korea has been inviting these heroes and their families back through the Revisit Korea Program. What began as a small initiative has now welcomed over 34,000 veterans and family members. Each visit is a journey of remembrance and gratitude—revisiting battlefields, honoring fallen comrades at memorials, and witnessing firsthand how Korea has grown into a peaceful and thriving nation.

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) ensures that every detail is cared for: from airfare and lodging to cultural programs and official ceremonies. These visits are not just reunions with the past; they are living expressions of Korea’s enduring promise—that the sacrifices of the Korean War will never be forgotten.

Most recently, from July 24 to 29, 2025, MPVA welcomed 55 participants—including 6 veterans and 21 family members—from 19 UN Sending States. Under the theme “Re-Visit Korea, Re-View Korea,” the program featured visits to the War Memorial of Korea, Panmunjom, and the UN Forces Participation Day commemoration, alongside a minister-hosted appreciation banquet. Special highlights included honoring a 97-year-old U.S. veteran, presenting Peace Ambassador Medals, and screening an AI-generated tribute video for bereaved families—underscoring Korea’s enduring gratitude and its commitment to remembering every sacrifice.