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Veteran brothers of Korean War laid to rest in Jeju

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By Lee Hyo-jin
  • Published Jun 28, 2023 5:42 pm KST
  • Updated Jun 28, 2023 5:42 pm KST

A burial ceremony for two veteran brothers, Sgt. Heo Chang-ho and Sgt. Heo Chang-sik, who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War takes place at Jeju National Cemetery on the southern island of Jeju, Wednesday. The younger brother, Chang-sik, was killed in action during a battle near Mount Seorak in 1950 and the older, Heo, died at a battle in Sunchang, North Jeolla Province the following year, according to the Ministry of National Defense. Yonhap