Special Exhibition Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the ROK-US Alliance at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

A Comprehensive Overview of the Achievements and Outcomes of Korea-US Exchanges

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will hold a special exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korea-US alliance, titled 'Together,' at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History from the 22nd of this month until December 31. The exhibition offers a three-dimensional perspective on the achievements and outcomes of exchanges between Korea and the US. It reflects on the background, process, and impact of the signing of the Korea-US Mutual Defense Treaty on October 1, 1953. It also introduces the broad spectrum of Korea-US exchanges that have developed diversely on the foundation of a solid military alliance. Park Bo-gyun, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, stated at the opening ceremony held on the 21st, "The 70 years of friendship and trust in the Korea-US alliance will expand and strengthen into a 'cultural journey together' for the peoples of both countries, especially the younger generation."

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At the exhibition hall, visitors can see the 'Denny Taegeukgi,' designated as a national cultural heritage treasure, as well as catalogs from the 'Korean National Treasure Exhibition' held in eight cities including Washington, New York, and Boston in 1957. The 'Stars and Stripes' used by the US Forces Korea honor guard at the UN Command for commemorative events and ceremonies, and the original copy of the so-called 'Brown Memorandum,' concerning US cooperation with Korea’s troop dispatch to Vietnam, are being publicly displayed for the first time. Additionally, through various original materials such as the 'negotiation table' used during the armistice agreement and the 'Minnesota Project official letter,' visitors can confirm the difficulties and progress in the process of concluding the Korea-US Mutual Defense Treaty and the evolving Korea-US relationship.

A Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism official said, "Starting with the special exhibition 'Let’s Go Together' opened last April, we have been presenting special exhibitions that overview the history of bilateral relations in diplomacy, security, culture and arts, and civilian exchanges. We hope that this final exhibition will serve as an opportunity to open a new horizon in the relationship between the two countries."

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