Korean War Memorial SitePrint Page 
The Korean War Memorial Site commemorates those who served in the Korean War from 1950 to 1956.
The site was developed within Royal Park by the Korean Veterans Tasmania and the Launceston City Council for the use of the public.
The Korean War (25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953) was a war between the Republic of Korea (South Korea), supported by the United Nations, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), at one time supported by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. It was primarily the result of the political division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War Two. After the war ended, the presence of Australians in Korea continued with a peacekeeping force until 1956. Of the 340 Australians killed during the Korean War, 43 were classified as ‘missing in action’ (MIA) and presumed dead.
Location
| Address: | Paterson Road, Royal Park , Launceston , 7250 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -41.437884 Long: 147.131477 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Korea |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 29-June-1950 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 19-April-1956 |
Dedication
Plaque:
Korea
Korea Veterans Tasmania
This Korean War Memorial Site was developed in co-operation with the
Launceston City Council by members of the Korea Veterans
Tasmania for the use of the Public. Also to honour the memory of those
who saw service in the Korean War 1950 - 1956.
Approximately 17,000 Australians served, 339 lost their lives, 1216 were
wounded and 29 taken prisoner.
It was the first occasion when members of the United Nations had been
called upon to repel armed attack and to restore international peace and
security.
LEST WE FORGET
