Defense Minister -Rajnath Singh and South Korean patriot and Veterans Affairs Minister Kwon Oh-eul on Thursday jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in Seoul’s Imjingak Park. Rajnath called the memorial “a fitting tribute to the valor, sacrifice and humanitarian contribution of Indian soldiers during the Korean War”.Built as part of the commemorative events organized to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, the memorial stands as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and humanitarian service rendered by the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian Army and the Custodian Force of India (CFI) during the war.Laying floral tributes at the memorial, Rajnath highlighted the enduring legacy of India’s contribution to peace and humanitarian assistance on the Korean Peninsula. He said that the shared history and sacrifices of both the countries is serving as a strong foundation for the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership.A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the two Ministers with the aim of cooperation to honor Korean War veterans and strengthen exchanges between them. A memoir was also released in memory of the selfless sacrifice of the soldiers. 60 Para Field Ambulance, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel (Dr) AG Rangraj, Mahavir Chakra, earned wide recognition for its exemplary medical service and dedication in treating thousands of injured soldiers and civilians under extremely challenging conditions of firing. The Indian War Memorial has been constructed in the same area where the CFI had established ‘Hind Nagar’ in September 1954, which housed about 22,000 prisoners of war until their peaceful return.