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In response to a Dec. 28 request from the South Korean Minister for Patriots and Veterans Affairs, the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center hosted a Korean War Veteran recognition event on Jan. 13.
During the ceremony, the Honorable Sungchoon Park presented Ambassador Peace Medals and small token gifts of appreciation to hospitalized Korean War Veterans and several other veterans from southwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa.
To be eligible, the veterans must have served in Korea from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. If a veteran was a Navy service member and had served aboard a naval vessel, then he or she is eligible if the navy vessel was assigned into Korean waters during the 1950-1953 time frame.
The medals are expressions of appreciation from the Korean government to U.S. service members who served in the Korean conflict.
The embassy of the Republic of South Korea is still seeking Korean War veterans to honor with the Ambassador of Peace Medal.
Eligible veterans who have not yet received the medal are encouraged to contact the Rock County Veterans Services Office for an application.
The VSO is located in the lower level of the Rock County Courthouse in Luverne and can be reached at 507-283-5061