Commemorations held 67 years after Korean Armistice Agreement

PM Modi salutes bravehearts of Korean War on 70th anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War appreciated the efforts made by President Moon Jae-In to preserve and promote peace in the Korean peninsula. PM Modi said, "On this special occasion, I salute all the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for establishing peace in the Korean peninsula. India is proud to have contributed to this cause by deploying 60 Para Field Hospital in the Korean Peninsula during the War. I also appreciate the efforts made by President Moon Jae-In to preserve and promote peace in the Korean peninsula."

Korean War: Marking the 70th anniversary

The war began on June 25, 1950, with a surprise attack by troops across the border that separated North and South Korea.

N. Korea says it will sever hotlines with South: KCNA

North Korea said on Tuesday it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA reported. Libby Hogan reports.