▲ This photo, provided by the veterans ministry on July 3, 2026, shows a poster promoting the youth exchange program for U.N. sending states hosted by the ministry. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Veterans ministry hosts exchange camp for descendants of Korean War veterans of foreign countries

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- More than 80 foreign youths are currently on a visit to South Korea on an annual exchange program for descendants of veterans from countries that fought in the 1950-53 Korean War under the U.N. flag, the veterans ministry said Friday.

The U.N. Sending States Youth Exchange Camp will run from Friday through Thursday across Seoul, Busan and Gyeonggi Province, bringing together 84 descendants of Korean War veterans and other students.

Among them is a descendant of Canadian veteran Vincent Courtenay, who was awarded the Camellia Medal of the Order of Civil Merit in 2014 for his contributions to South Korea.

During the weeklong program, participants will visit key historical sites, including Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park in Paju, just south of the Demilitarized Zone, the War Memorial of Korea, Seoul National Cemetery and the United Nations Peace Memorial in Busan.

Launched in 2009, the annual program is designed to pass on to future generations the values of sacrifice and dedication demonstrated by veterans who fought to defend South Korea's freedom and peace during the Korean War.

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