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South Korea returns remains of Chinese soldiers lost in Korean War

(chinadaily.com.cn/Xinhua) Updated: 2016-03-31 15:08 Comments

South Korea returns remains of Chinese soldiers lost in Korean War

Members of a Chinese honor guard carry caskets containing the remains of Chinese soldiers during a handover ceremony of the remains at the Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea, Thursday, March 31, 2016.[Photo/IC]

The coffins and belongings of the fallen soldiers were officially handed over to a Chinese delegation led by Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Dou Yupei.

The Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Qiu Guohong covered the coffins with China's national flag, and a brief memorial service was held before the remains were flown home by a Chinese military plane.

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