Behind the statue of Harry S. Truman.

Monument comprises a white marble stele surrounded by four inverted triangles, which symbolize the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The connection of the four triangles at the top represents unity. 50 flagpoles surround the central monument, symbolizing the 50 U.S. states.

The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Korea erected the monument in the Park on 3 October 1975 in honor of the distinguished achievements of the American servicemen and in memory of those who were killed in battle during the Korean War. This symbolizes the desire of the Korean people that the American soldiers who died in battle will rest in peace.

On 5 July 1950, the United States sent troops to Korea, becoming the first contingent of the United Nations (UN) forces to enter the Korean War. The United States also sent the largest number of troops of any nation, which contributed to the UN forces. A total of 572,000 American soldiers served during the war and played a major role in helping the U.N. to repel the aggression. On 31 July 1953, just following the signing of the Korean Armistice, the number of troops in Korea stood at 302,483. During 1950-1953 in Korea, the U.S. suffered over 33,629 dead, 103,284 wounded and 5,178 missing.

Source of information: koreanwarmemorials.com, https://vagabundler.com/south-korea/dmz-monuments/

Source of photos: Gunther Michels, Vagabundler Collective

Front side of the monument text: 

MONUMENT DEDICATED TO UNITED STATES

FORCES IN THE KOREAN WAR

At the back of the monument text:

THIS MEMORIAL

HAS BEEN ERECTED BY THE

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

IN GRATITUDE TO THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

FOR THE SACRIFICES AND

ACHIEVEMENTS OF HER SONS

AND

IN HUMBLE TRIBUTE

TO THEIR MEMORY

1950-1953