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Colombia Unveils Korean War Memorial

Nov 3 -- A miniature model of the Geobukseon, the ironclad turtle-shaped warship that fended off Japanese invaders during the late 16th century, will be permanently exhibited in Colombia.

3 de noviembre de 2008

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said on Sunday that an unveiling ceremony for the model and monument commemorating Colombia’s participation in the Korean War was held in a port city of Cartagena on Saturday. Patriots and Veterans Affairs Minister Kim Yang, Ambassador to Colombia Hong Seong-hoa and Colombia’s Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos were present.

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