Personnel from the Ministry of National Defense, US Forces Korea and the US Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency analyze data during an underwater search for US war dead from the 1950-53 Korean War in September 2023. (Defense Ministry)


South Korea and the United States have launched a joint investigation to lo 바다신2게임 cate remains and trace evidence from US military aircraft that crashed during the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul’s Ministry of National Defense said Monday.
The project, which began Monday and ru 릴게임가입머니 ns through May 1, is being carried out by the ministry’s Agency for Killed in Action Recovery and Identification and the US Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
The ministry said the effort se 야마토게임연타 rves as a preparatory phase for a joint underwater recovery operation scheduled for August. During the survey, the teams will collect data, including tips from local residents, and inspect logistical 야마토게임예시 requirements such as privately operated medical decompression chambers needed for diving operations.
One of the primary cases under review is a transport aircraft crash that occurred on Nov. 온라인야마토게임 15, 1952.
The aircraft, which had departed from Gangneung Air Base in Gangwon Province en route to Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, crashed into the sea due to engine failure, leaving nine people missing, including one South Korean service member.
The two sides will also gather additional information on other crash incidents, including a fighter jet crash near Yangyang, Gangwon Province, on Feb. 21, 1952, and another transport aircraft accident on Oct. 16 the same year, in which the aircraft lost control and crashed off the coast near Gangneung, leaving 17 missing.
Sgt. Jordyn King of the US Marine Corps, deputy team leader of the visiting DPAA team, said the team has been working with its South Korean counterpart since 2024 to trace the remains of fallen service members.
“Over the next month, we will carefully collect data to ensure meaningful outcomes in the upcoming underwater recovery mission,” King said.
Lt. Col. Kim Sung-hwan, acting head of the South Korean recovery unit, said the two sides have agreed to expand their joint efforts this year.
“This reflects the continued strengthening of bilateral cooperation in recovering the remains of fallen troops,” Kim said, adding that South Korea would spare no effort in supporting the search for US personnel who fought alongside its forces.