Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Come visit the park and uncover the story of the heroic Ethiopian soldiers who fought in the Korean campaign!
The Ethio Korean Veterans Memorial Park was originally known as Afancho Ber Park, but in 1995 E.C, its name was changed to commemorate the Ethiopian soldiers' contributions to the Korean War.
In response to the United Nations' call for Ethiopian involvement in the Korean War, Ethiopian forces bravely and decisively fought on Korean soil from May 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. Throughout the war, Ethiopia stood as the only nation to send 6,037 troops from the King's Honor Guard to aid in the cause of global peace and freedom. Among those who served in three consecutive deployments, 121 soldiers were killed in action, and 536 were wounded.
Under the 32nd regiment of the 7th American division, these soldiers engaged in 253 battles in various locations, including Chokumsan Kangwon Province, near Shanyangini, Panch Bul, Mandangni valleys, Kumhawa in the Iron Triangle, and Chomyon Kamil and Parkchok Mountain. Remarkably, not a single Ethiopian soldier was captured in any of these battles. Their bravery and resilience earned the admiration and gratitude of the local residents, and their legacy will forever be remembered worldwide.
