Symbolic Sculpture for the Korean War

The sculpture was installed in 2003 to instill a sense of appreciation for the importance of national security in the postwar generations, on the 50th anniversary of the armistice. The “Korean War Tower” is the main structure and represents both a bronze sword and the Tree of Life. The bronze sword represents the rich and long history of the nation and the country’s everready war preparedness stance, and the Tree of Life represents the peace and prosperity of the Korean nation. The “38 patriots” around the base of the tower represent the patriotism and the sacrifice of the men and women from all walks of life who fought in the Korean War. The masonry wall surrounding the 38 patriots represents the Korean Peninsula, while the stone bowl at the base is in the image of the bowl of fresh water offered to ancestral spirits during prayer in traditional Korean religion. It represents the nation’s longing for prosperity, peace, and reunification of the Korean people. The monument to the Allied Forces was erected in remembrance of those injured, missing, and killed in action during the Korean War.