Special plaques sent to north-east Korean War veterans in recognition of their 'exceptional bravery'
© DCT Media Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A group of 12 Korean War veterans from across the north-east and Highlands have received special plaques in recognition of their services, 70 years on from the start of the conflict. Sometimes dubbed the Forgotten War, the conflict between South and North Korea started on June 25, 1950. Although combat ceased in July 1953 with the signing of an armistice, no peace treaty w...