Text Fwd: 60th anniversary of the Korean War

* Text Fwd from International Action Center on July 22, 2010

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Korean War.

60 years later, the Korean War is not over, and Korea is still divided.

In 1945, two U.S. colonels in Washington D.C. divided the Korean peninsula along the 38th parallel. This arbitrary divide soon became a border and military frontline before and during the Korean War. An Armistice temporarily ceased fighting on the Korean peninsula and established the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the 38th parallel. A peace treaty was never signed, and to this day, Korea remains in a state of war.

The National Campaign to End the Korean War is bringing the DMZ back to Washington D.C. Join us from July 25-27 for a series of events that show how we continue to be affected by the division and demand the U.S. government end the Korean War by signing a peace treaty.

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SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2-4pm

Capitol Reflecting Pool Plaza (between 1st St NW and 3rd St NW)

"100 Bojagi for Peace"

This interactive art installation in front of the Capitol will feature 100 bojagi (traditional Korean bundles carried by refugees during the war) with audio and written recollections by Korean Americans and Canadians during the Korean War. The bojagi represent millions of Korean families who are still separated by the division.

SUNDAY, JULY 25, 7-9pm

Justice Center, 617 Florida Ave NW

"Remembering the Forgotten War"

Join us for the new film "In the Matter of Cha Jung-hee" by Deann Borshay Liem on the adoption of thousands of Korean children resulting from the Korean War. Additional short films and live performance.

MONDAY, JULY 26, 10am

Press Conference

TUESDAY, JULY 27

Legislative visits to demand an end to the Korean War

To participate in these activities, please contact -

nodutdol@nodutdol.org or 646 409 8056