(MENAFN) The US military said it moved 100 wooden coffins to the inter-Korean border to prepare for North Korea's returning of the remains of American soldiers who have been missing since the 1950-53 Korean War.
According to US Forces Korea spokesman, 158 metal transfer cases were sent to a US air base near Seoul, South Korea's capital, and would be used to send the remains home.
North Korea agreed to give back US war remains during the June 12 summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and President Donald Trump, while the US military preparations suggest that the repatriation of war remains could be imminent.
US Forces Korea said in a statement that 100 wooden "temporary transit cases" built in Seoul were sent to the Joint Security Area at the border as part of preparations to "receive and transport remains in a dignified manner when we get the call to do so."
MENAFN2406201800450000ID1097063261
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.