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Republic of Korea
Korean War Service Medal
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Criteria for award of the Republic of Korea Korean War Service Medal (ROK-KWSM) have been established by the ROK government. To qualify for the medal, the veteran must have:
- Served between the outbreak of
hostilities, June 25, 1950, and the date the armistice was signed,
July 27, 1953
- Been on permanent assignment or on
temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days
- Performed his / her duty within the territorial limits of Korea, in the waters immediately adjacent thereto or in aerial flight over Korea participating in actual combat operations or in support of combat operations
Purpose: Congress authorized the Commemoration to:
- Provide
the people of the United States with a clear understanding and
appreciation of the lessons and history of the Korean War
- Thank
and honor veterans of the Korean War and their families
- Pay
tribute to the sacrifices and contributions made on the home front
from by the people of the United States during the Korean War
- Highlight
advances in technology, science and medicine related to military
research conducted during the Korean War
- Recognize
the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United
States in the Korean War
- Highlight the role of the Armed Forces of the United States, then and now, in maintaining world peace through strength