Rajnath Singh, South Korean Minister Inaugurate Indian War Memorial in Seoul

Rajnath Singh and Kwon Oh-eul jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul on May 21, marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War.

The memorial honours the bravery, sacrifice, and humanitarian service of the Indian Army’s 60 Para Field Ambulance and the Custodian Force of India during the Korean War. Both ministers laid wreaths and paid tribute to Indian personnel whose contributions continue to be remembered in South Korea.

During the ceremony, Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s peacekeeping and humanitarian role on the Korean Peninsula and said the shared history strengthens the India–South Korea Special Strategic Partnership. An MoU was also signed to enhance cooperation in honouring Korean War veterans. The 60 Para Field Ambulance, led by Lt Col A.G. Rangaraj, earned global recognition as the “Maroon Angels” for treating wounded soldiers and civilians under extreme wartime conditions. The event concluded Rajnath Singh’s four-day visit to Vietnam and South