Hanoi, July 27 -- In an interview with the Government News on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27), the Deputy Prime Minister described the mission as both a particularly important political task and a sacred moral responsibility, reflecting Viet Nam's enduring tradition of honoring those who sacrificed for the nation's independence and freedom.
Despite decades of effort, around 175,000 fallen soldiers remain unaccounted for, while approximately 230,000 martyrs' graves have yet to be identified.
Pham noted that the work has become increasingly challenging due to incomplete records, changing landscapes, the dwindling number of witnesses, and difficulties in DNA analysis.
After nearly four months ...