EDM 1498: 75th anniversary of the Korean War

That this House marks the 75th anniversary of the commencement of the Korean War, which began on 25 June 1950 and concluded with an armistice on 27 July 1953, a conflict that remains unresolved and, in the view of many, under-recognised in public memory; acknowledges the service and sacrifice of the approximately 60,000 British combat troops, including both regular soldiers and national servicemen, who served during the war; notes with deep respect the loss of over 1,100 British personnel and 37,000 American lives; recognises in particular the significant contributions of the Royal Ulster Rifles (1 RUR), who served in Korea from 1950 to 1951 and played a vital role in the battles of Chaegunghyon (Happy Valley) and the Imjin River, suffering 102 fatalities and 207 taken prisoner, of whom 31 tragically died in captivity; and supports continued efforts to ensure the legacy and sacrifices of those who served in the Korean War are appropriately honoured, preserved, and remembered by future generations.