New Delhi, May 21 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Republic of Korea's Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kwon Oh-eul jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul on Thursday, paying tribute to the valour, sacrifice and humanitarian service of Indian troops during the Korean War.

Constructed as part of the commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, the memorial honours the Indian Army's 60 Para Field Ambulance unit and the Custodian Force of India (CFI) for their distinguished contribution during and after the conflict.

The two ministers laid wreaths at the memorial and paid homage to Indian personnel whose service, South Korea said, continues to be remembered with "deep respe...