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Minister Fantino Participates in 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement Event at the Korean Demilitarized Zone
July 27, 2013
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, participated today in the 60th anniversary Commemoration of the Armistice Agreement Event in Panmunjom at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in the Republic of Korea.
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(L-R) Vince Courtenay, a Canadian Veteran of the Korean War, and Minister Julian Fantino, meet with Gen. James D. Thurman, Commander of the United Nations Command, following an event at the demilitarized zone between South and North Korea to mark the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice.
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A number of visiting Canadians attended the commemorative ceremony, at the demilitarized zone between South and North Korea, to mark the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice on July 27, 2013. From the left: Senator Yonah Martin, Member of Parliament Blaine Calkins, Canadian Veterans Vince Courtenay and Gerald Lowes, Minister Julian Fantino, Lt. Gen. Stuart Beare, Col Jacques Morneau, Canadian Ambassador to South Korea, David Chatterson, and Senator Joseph Day.
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Members of the Head Table, including Canadian Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino and Korean President Geun-hye Park applaud Veterans during VIP luncheon at Blue House.
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Canadian Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino and Korean President Geun-hye Park (centre) listen to speakers during at a VIP luncheon at Blue House, the president’s official residence.
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