The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Seoul held a special documentary screening on June 23 to honor Dutch veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War and mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Hoengseong — one of the fiercest engagements of the conflict, fought in February 1951 — highlighting their sacrifices and the enduring friendship between the two countries. The event at Seoul Art Cinema featured a documentary produced in collaboration with the nonprofit initiative Project Soldier, which has spent years documenting the memories and legacies of Korean War veterans around the world. Titled “Dutch Soldiers in the Korean War: Documenting the Living History,” the film sheds light on the contributions of Dutch veterans to the defense of freedom and peace on the Korean Peninsula. As part of the project, the Project Soldier team visited eight Dutch Korean War veterans at their homes across the Netherlands, collecting their personal stories. The one-hour documentary follows the team’s journey and captures intimate encounters with the veterans, offering a rare glimpse into the
