Apr.2000
The Korean war KIA recovery project was activated
as a part of the commemorative Project for
"the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War"
* Temporary project by ROKA HQ task force
Jun.2005
The project was perpetuated and reinforced
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Jan. 2007
The Project was transferred from ROKA HQ to MND
(Activation of MAKRI)
* The South Korean government laid
a groundwork for the project to take off
Mar.2008
Enacted the “Korean War KIA Remains Recovery Act”
(Act No. 8924)
* Legal basis for perpetuation of the Program in the national level
Jan.2009
The headquarter of the ROK MAKRI was built
in the Seoul National Cemetery
* Central Identification Laboratory with professional equipments
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Mar.2009
Established a supportive mechanism with the South Korean government
(Prime Minister Order No. 535)
* Organized a consulting group for government-related offices and designated specific tasks
Dec.2010
Developed the KIA Total Information System (KIATIS)
* Laid a foundation for acceleration of the project
Aug.2011
Signed the MOU and SOP regarding the ROK-US cooperation for KIA recovery with US JPAC
Feb.2012
Held a Joint Symposium for the ROK-US KIA Identification
* Atlanta, US (200 personnel from 11 countries participated)
Jul.2012
Dispatched a MIA identification support team to Libya
May.2013
Designated the Program as one
of the State Affairs at the Cabinet Council
Mar. 2014~Mar. 2015
Repatriated 505 Chinese remains to China
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Sep.2015
Concluded the meeting minutes with Vietnam in regards
to the recovery of MIA remains during the Vietnam War
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Nov. 2015
Signed the MOA with the US in regards
to cooperation for the KIA recovery
Jan.2016
Reorganized MAKRI (Integrated Planning Branch & Support Branch
to Planning Operating Branch, Newly established External
Affairs Branch)