75th anniversary of Australian service in the Korean War
National Commemorative Service
In 2025 the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Marked the 75th anniversary of Australian service in the Korean War.
On 25 June 2025, a National Commemorative Service was held at the Australian National Korean War Memorial in Canberra.
More than 18,000 Australians served during the Korean War and post-armistice ceasefire monitoring. 340 Australians lost their lives, more than 1,200 were wounded, and 30 were taken prisoner. Of those who lost their lives, 42 have no known grave.
Another 16 Australians died serving in South Korea with the ceasefire monitoring force in 1953-57, and 11 died serving in Japan with base units of British Commonwealth Forces Korea.
This anniversary provided the opportunity to honour and remember the service of all Australian men and women who served in the Korean War, and the sacrifice of their families.
Back to topBroadcast of the service
The service was broadcast nationally by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), to provide the community the opportunity to acknowledge the anniversary in a solemn and dignified manner from their home.
You can watch the National Commemorative Service on DVA’s YouTube Channel.
Back to topImages
A selection of images captured at the service are available on DVA TV’s Flickr page.
Back to topOrder of Service
Download the Order of Service
Open Arms
Open Arms provides free mental health and wellbeing support to anyone who has served at least one day of continuous fulltime service in the ADF and their immediate families. Available at any time of the day or night, every day of the year.
To find out more call 1800 011 046.
Back to topResources
DVA develops a range of commemorative and educational materials to further help recognise and remember those who served in Korea.
To learn more about Australia's involvement in the Korean War and access these materials, visit our Anzac Portal.
Back to topContact information
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Phone: 1800 838 372 within Australia
Tel: +61 2 6289 1133 from outside Australia
Email: Commemorative.Events@dva.gov.au