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History of MPVA

2011

History of 2011
JULY7
  • Veterans Center in Kyeoung-gi was created

2007

History of 2007
JANUARY 14
  • Veterans Centers in Seoul, Busan, Daejeon were created

2006

History of 2006
JANUARY 26
  • The National Daejeon Cemetery was transferred to MPVA from Ministry of Defense

2005

History of 2005
MAY 18
  • The Independence Hall was transferred to MPVA from Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

2004

History of 2004
MAY 24
  • The Veterans Bureau was newly established to help veterans make a smoother transition to civilian life

2002

History of 2002
SEPTEMBER 14
  • City-administered 5.18 cemetery Office and 3.15 cemetery Office were transferred to MPVA and two cemeterties' level was elevated to national cemetery from municipal cemetery

1995

History of 1995
JANUARY 28
  • 4.19 Cemetery Management Office was created

1993

History of 1993
FEBRUARY 19
  • The posts of Director-Generals of Veterans Policy and Veterans Promotion were created

1985

History of 1985
JANUARY 1
  • Veterans Affairs Agency became Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, regional offices became regional veterans offices or branch veterans offices, and Veterans Committee 4.19 Cemetery Management Office was created

1962

History of 1962
MAY 12
  • Veterans Office Military Relief Office was renamed to Veterans Office, and branch office became regional offices, and 25 local agencies were upgraded to district offices

1961

History of 1961
JULY 5
  • Act for Establishment of Military Relief Administration enacted