Col Nayar’s legacy and India’s role in the Korean War

For 75 years, the people of Korea have actively cherished Col Nayar’s memory and his memorial at Beomeo Park in Daeguhas, South Korea, has become a sacred site.

Col DPK Pillay retd

Updated At : 06:15 AM Jun 30, 2025 IST

Gratitude: Col Nayar’s memorial in Beomeo Park, Daegu, has become a sacred site. File photos

AMID the commemoration of 75 years of the Korean War, the city of Suseong, South Korea, held a deeply moving ceremony on the war memorial day (June 25), honouring Col MK Unni Nayar, an Indian hero who sacrificed his life defending the nation.

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Col Nayar’s legacy and India’s role in the Korean War

For 75 years, the people of Korea have actively cherished Col Nayar’s memory and his memorial at Beomeo Park in Daeguhas, South Korea, has become a sacred site.

Col DPK Pillay retd

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