Republic of Korea Veterans Ambassador for Peace Medal
January 01, 2022
Veterans who served in the Korean War may be eligible for the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. The commemorative medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to United States servicemen and women who served in that conflict.
The Ambassador for Peace medal was first presented to veterans as a special memento for those who returned to South Korea through the ‘Revisit Program’. Since then, the honor has expanded to veterans who cannot travel the long journey to Korea.
Below is the criteria for the Ambassador for Peace Medal:
- The veterans must have served during the Korean War from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953. It is also available for the veterans who have participated in UN peacekeeping operations until the end of 1955.
- The commemorative medals may be awarded posthumously. However, the highest priority for presenting the medal is given to veterans who are currently serving in the U.S. Next of kin, such as a spouse or descendant, may apply for the medal on behalf of the deceased veteran.
- To apply, veterans or their family members must complete the application form. Click HERE to access the application form and a list of Korean Consulates in the U.S. Veterans need to provide a copy of their DD214 or Discharge papers from Active Duty along with the application form for verification purposes.
- Send your completed application form to the Defense Attache Office, Embassy of the Republic of Korea or to one of the Republic of Korea Consulates. If you have questions about the qualification process, contact the Defense Attache Office at the Embassy of the REpublic of Korea or one of the Republic of Korea’s consulates located in the United States.