[Yang Nak-gyu's Defence photo] Traces of the Battle of Baengmagoji

'Cave-type fortification' presumed to have been constructed during the Korean War (June 25 War)

A total of 9,663 items of war relics, including flashlights, bulletproof vests, various ammunition, and combat gear used during the Korean War, have been excavated.

Remains presumed to be the lower jawbone of a soldier who died in the Korean War (6.25)

[Asia Economy Military Correspondent Yang Nak-gyu] Numerous artifacts that vividly depict the intense battle conditions around Baengmagoji during the Korean War have been discovered.

According to the Ministry of National Defense on the 1st, during the excavation of remains of Korean War casualties that began in April around Baengmagoji, including the southern side of Hwasalmeorigoji in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), 28 sets of remains and 9,859 personal effects were uncovered.

Among these, 26 sets of remains and 9,663 personal effects used during the Korean War, such as flashlights, bulletproof vests, various ammunition, and combat gear, were excavated solely from Hwasalmeorigoji. This area is being worked on as a preliminary step for joint excavation of remains between South and North Korea. Notably, two 'cave-type fortifications' presumed to have been constructed during the Korean War were found at Hwasalmeorigoji. These dugout-style fortifications were built to protect against enemy artillery during combat.

Veterans testify that many shells fell on Hwasalmeorigoji, and during continuous artillery attacks, they took shelter in the cave-type fortifications before launching counterattacks.

Additionally, during the process of clearing access routes in preparation for excavation at Baengmagoji, two sets of remains were found, including a shinbone (30 cm) and a lower jawbone (18 cm). On-site examination suggests that all these remains are presumed to be those of South Korean soldiers, and the Ministry of National Defense’s Remains Excavation and Identification Team is conducting detailed analyses.