Gyeonggi Province Accepting Reports on Abductions During the Korean War

The Committee for the Clarification of the Truth of Abductions During the Korean War (under the Office of the Prime Minister) is accepting reports on abductions suffered during the Korean War until December 31 to clarify the truth about those abducted and restore their honor.

To this end, Gyeonggi Province and each city and county are actively promoting the reporting of abductions during the Korean War to commemorate National Foundation Month in June. Promotional materials have been affixed to approximately 2,500 buses to encourage residents to file reports.

Additionally, enhanced promotional efforts are being planned and implemented through media coverage, broadcasts and newspaper advertising, LED and text display boards, newsletters, bus information displays, banners, and community bulletin boards.

Through these active promotional activities, as of the end of May 2014, the cumulative number of reports received in Gyeonggi Province reached 1,191 cases, accounting for approximately 28.4% of the nationwide total of 4,191 cases.

To date, 1,000 people have been confirmed as those abducted during the Korean War in Gyeonggi Province. For these confirmed abductees, the central government plans to undertake various memorial projects, including the construction of a memorial hall and memorial tower, memorial services for the abducted, and projects to restore the honor of the abducted and their families.