Korean War 60th Anniversary -July 25-27 Washington D.C
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Korean War.
60 years later, the Korean War is not over, and Korea is still divided.
In 1945, two U.S. colonels in Washington D.C. divided the Korean peninsula
along the 38th parallel. This arbitrary divide soon became a border and
military frontline before and during the Korean War. An Armistice temporarily
ceased fighting on the Korean peninsula and established the Demilitarized Zone
(DMZ) along the 38th parallel. A peace treaty was never signed, and to this
day, Korea remains in a state of war.
The National Campaign to End the Korean War is bringing the DMZ back to
Washington D.C. Join us from July 25-27 for a series of events that show how we
continue to be affected by the division and demand the U.S. government end the
Korean War by signing a peace treaty.
SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2-4pm
Capitol Reflecting Pool Plaza (between 1st St NW and 3rd St NW)
"100 Bojagi for Peace"
This interactive art installation in front of the Capitol will feature 100
bojagi (traditional Korean bundles carried by refugees during the war) with
audio and written recollections by Korean Americans and Canadians during the
Korean War. The bojagi represent millions of Korean families who are still
separated by the division.
SUNDAY, JULY 25, 7-9pm
Justice Center, 617 Florida Ave NW
"Remembering the Forgotten War"
Join us for the new film "In the Matter of Cha Jung-hee"
by Deann Borshay Liem on the adoption of thousands of Korean children
resulting from the Korean War. Additional short films and live performance.
MONDAY, JULY 26, 10am
Press Conference
TUESDAY, JULY 27
Legislative visits to demand an end to the Korean War
