Korean War MIA searches continue

VFW Magazine, Sept, 2002

Three consecutive operations to search for remains of U.S. Korean War MIAs began in July. Repatriation of recovered remains is expected by Oct. 29.

The month-long operations are focusing on areas some 60 miles north of Pyongyang in Unsan County and near the Chosin Reservoir. The final operation on the western shore of the Chosin will include construction of a base camp for future operations.

Since 1996, 22 joint U.S.-North Korean searches have recovered remains believed to be those of 152 GIs. As of June 11, however, only 11 had been identified, with 10 others in the final stages of identification.