about the memorial

The former Premier of NSW, the Hon. Morris Iemma, MP, agreed to provide State Government land for the construction of a memorial to commemorate the Korean War.

The memorial site is located at the northern end of Moore Park, a highly significant public parkland area less than 5km from the centre of Sydney. The Park is heritage listed as a place of national significance to the Australian people due in part to its historic setting as a place for significant national events.

The memorial commemorates the Australian and Korean veterans of the Korean War (1950 – 1953).

It is a memorial that honours a friendship forged through war, between two different countries, cultures and communities. The memorial will be a place that remembers the war with dignity and in so doing honours the hope of future peace. It will be a place of significance; a place that brings people together for ceremonies and cross-cultural celebrations, and will remain accessible to all park users.

The memorial design was the result of a design competition held in 2007. Development approval was obtained from the Council of the City of Sydney. Details of a community information process undertaken are provided here.

The memorial is being funded jointly by the NSW Government, Korean Government, Veterans groups and the Korean community of Sydney.

Official Dedication

The NSW Korean War Memorial was officially dedicated on 26 July 2009.