Korean Veterans Day – 27th July

73rd anniversary of the Armistice

Korean Veterans’ Day, 27 July 2026, marks the 73rd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War.

More than 17,000 Australians served in the Korean War, supporting South Korea alongside 21 other allied nations in defence of freedom and peace. Tragically, some 340 Australians lost their lives, more than 1,200 were wounded, 29 were taken prisoner and more than 40 remain missing in action.

However, these efforts went largely unnoticed in Australia which caused added suffering for many who served in the so-called ‘forgotten war’.

On 27 July, join us in remembering the invaluable contribution of our Korean War veterans.

Lest we forget.