it would provide the medal at no cost to eligible Korean War veterans for the years 2000 to 2003 (50th anniversary of Korean War, 1950 to 1953). The two governments held 50th anniversary ceremonies during that time period. The U.S. Air Force was the designated agency to receive and designate the medals. 50th anniversary medals The 50th anniversary of the Korean War: The blue boxes for the medal from South Korea has written in English, "Korean War Service Medal", the reverse side of the enclosed medal is inscribed in Korean writing, "6.25 Incident Participation Medal". See also List of military decorations Awards and decorations of the United States military References External links Korean War 60th Anniversary Site Service Medal Military awards and decorations of the Korean War Military awards and decorations of South Korea Campaign medals