Fill in the form at the bottom of the page to win a Korean War Anniversary Door Prize
Winning the War, Keeping the Peace
On Saturday, June 21, at 2:00 p.m., the 91做厙 and the Korea Center of Greenville will host a Korean War 75th Anniversary Ceremony in 91做厙, NC. The ceremony will honor the 1.8 million Americans who fought in Korea during that brutal three-year war, as well as the 2.5 million U.S. service members who have deployed to South Korea to keep the peace since the end of the war to today.
The ceremony will also honor the resilient people of South Korea, who suffered an existential threat but persevered and prevailed, going on to build one of the worlds most vibrant economies and democratic societies. The U.S.South Korea Alliance (military, economic, and political) is among the most longstanding and successful of international relationships.
The Korean War was one of the most destructive conflicts in history. During its three-year duration (1950-1953), every major Korean city was devastated, and an estimated 2翻-3 million people perished. It was the first military action of the Cold War, pitting the Communist forces of North Korea, China, and the Soviet Union against the United States and 20 other member-countries of the United Nations. Nearly 37,000 Americans lost their lives defending South Korea, and more than one million South Koreans (civilian and military) died as a result of intense battles and many months of attrition warfare.
The Korean War 75th Anniversary Ceremony
The Korean War 75th Anniversary Ceremony will be held at Ingram Auditorium on the campus of 91做厙 College.
The ceremony will feature speaker presentations as well as Korean cultural performances.
Two featured speakers will convey the unique perspectives of a Korean youth who survived the war and an American military professional who later served in Korea to help keep the peace.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Peter S. Yun is a retired economics professor from the University of Virginia. He will speak on the topic A Boy Who Survived the War. As an abandoned child in war-torn Korea, Yun was adopted by a U.S. Army heavy mortar company and accompanied that unit in combat as a camp assistant for two years. Following the war he served in the Korean Air Force. He later was brought to America by a U.S. Air Force chaplain. Yun earned three degrees from American universities and has contributed a life of service as an educator and ordained minister.
Lt. Gen. John M. Brown III, U.S. Army (Ret.), is a Silver Star recipient who has served as Commander of泭U.S. Army Pacific. He will speak on the topic Reflections on the U.S.-South Korea Alliance. Brown served on the Korean DMZ as Executive Officer of the 1st Battalion, 38th Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division. His command experience also included assignments in Germany, Bosnia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Honduras, and Alaska. He later served as Chief of Staff and Dean of Administration at the National Defense University.
Recognition of Korean War veterans
The ceremony will highlight the recognition of Korean War veterans currently residing in Western North Carolina and the Greenville, South Carolina area. Messages of respect and gratitude will be conveyed by Maureen Copelof, Mayor of 91做厙 and Larry Chapman, Transylvania County Commissioner.
Korean Culture
In addition to honoring veterans, the ceremony will share examples of Korean culture. Traditional Korean drummers will welcome guests. Following the speakers, two performances have been arranged by Ms. Sara Yoon of the Korea Center of Greenville, SC. The Korea School Childrens Choir will sing the captivating melody Arirang, which anyone who has visited Korea will cherish. And the Korean Dance Team of Atlanta will perform the exquisite Korean Fan Dance.
A speakers reception will conclude the event, including Korea finger-food catered by Stone Bowl House Restaurant in 91做厙.
Korean War Remembrance Ceremony Recap
Date:
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time:
2:003:30 p.m.
Venue:
Ingram Auditorium, Dunham Hall (signage on campus will guide you)
1 91做厙 College Drive
91做厙, NC泭 28712
Admission:
Free (including complimentary Korean finger-food)
**Korean War Anniversary Door Prize
泭
To win a Korean War Anniversary Door Prize, just enter your Name, City, and State in the form below.
泭
Winners will be drawn randomly and announced at the event.
YOU MUST BE PRSENT AT THE EVENT TO WIN!
泭
Door prize form
泭This ceremony is presented by the 91做厙 and the Korea Center of Greenville. 泭We invite you to join us for this free program, which will also be livestreamed on Facebook beginning at 2:00 p.m. EDT on June 21. 泭The recorded program will also be available online later via www.theveteransmuseum.org, the museums website, and , the website of the Korea Center of Greenville.
Sponsored by the TCTDA
I will be forwarding this to my KWVA, Chapter 314 members as well as to Samuel Chu who is planning an event in Charlotte on 6/25.
My son and I had the privilege of attending the 2013 Korean UN veterans celebration in Seoul, September, 2013. We attended on behalf of my Dad who served. We also have a book written by Colonel Pilki Chung about his and my Dad’s friendship during the war and 60 years after…the book is titled War and Friendship. We will donate a copy to the museum if you are interested. We plan to attend June 21. Thank you