[ 2026 Korea–UN Sending States Living Alliance Project ]

- Commonwealth Remembrance Series: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom -

Curious about your country’s role in the Korean War—and its connection with Korea today?

Meet ambassadors and defence attachés, explore historic sites, and work with Korean students from different universities to research and share this history. Together, you’ll create educational materials in Korean and English and present your work to embassy representatives.

Join us as a Living Alliance Ambassador!

1. Who can join?

International and exchange students from the UN Sending States currently studying in Korea. Other young people from these countries living in Korea are also welcome. Participation is not limited to the four Commonwealth countries featured in this series.

*UN Sending States(A–Z):

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States.

2. Programme Period: 

30 October–December 2026

3. Key Dates:

- 30 October: Visit to the War Memorial of Korea and a guided session on UN participation in the Korean War in the UN exhibition area.

- 12 November: Educational talk and discussion with the Defence Attaché at the Swedish Embassy in Seoul.

- Mid-November: Additional talks by ambassadors and defence attachés from the UN Sending States in Korea. (Dates being coordinated)

- 24 November: DMZ visit, a briefing by the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (NNSC), and student presentations. The day will also include a visit to the British memorial at Seolmari in Paju and a talk by the British Defence Attaché.

- Around 28 November: Visits and wreath-laying at the Australian, Canadian and New Zealand memorials in Gapyeong; talks by the countries’ defence attachés. (Planned)

- Early to mid-December: Living Alliance academic forum and student presentations with the Commonwealth embassies; awards ceremony with the embassies of the UN Sending States.

*Dates and programme details may change following coordination with the relevant institutions.

4. To find out more or register:

- Apply: https://forms.gle/pT3mXH22v93kc5S9A

- Enquiries: admin@unkwaa.org

- About the organiser — UN Korean War Allies Association (UNKWAA): www.unkwaa.org

- For full details : https://drive.google.com/file/d/13gR2bmeHzsGU6VEgzZHuMUn0q--ZHzMC/view?usp=sharing