"Purchasing Korean War-related Artifacts... Chilgok Peace Memorial to Exhibit After Acquisition"

The Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial announced on the 1st that it will publicly purchase historical and everyday artifacts related to the Korean War.

The Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial is a museum specializing in the Korean War, established in 2015 to shed new light on the Battle of the Nakdong River Defense Line centered around Chilgok County. It is also a memorial facility designated by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, collecting artifacts that can help foster a sense of national security and patriotism among visitors.

Life magazines from 1950 and 1951 purchased by Chilgok County and currently on display.

Anyone who owns historical or everyday artifacts related to the Korean War?including individuals, corporations, and organizations?can apply to sell their items from the 1st to the 31st. However, illegal artifacts such as looted or stolen items, or those with unclear origins or acquisition histories, cannot be submitted for sale.

An official from Chilgok County said, "We have been purchasing artifacts for the past three years. So far, we have acquired and are exhibiting 22 items used during the Korean War, including books, discharge certificates, medals, military supply ledgers, and maps."

Artifacts submitted for sale will undergo a set process, including review by the Artifact Evaluation Committee and online public display on the website, after which the decision to purchase and the price will be determined. Artifacts ultimately purchased will be registered as part of the memorial's collection and used for academic research and exhibition purposes.

Chilgok County Governor Kim Jaeuk said, "We look forward to the participation of dedicated collectors so that more visitors can appreciate the value of these precious artifacts."

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