South Korean deaths from the Korean War June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953 Researched by Abiodun Mohammed Adeyemi Ajijola Monday 20th April, 2026
South Korean deaths from the Korean War
June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953
Researched by Abiodun Mohammed Adeyemi Ajijola
Monday, 20th April 2026
South Korea deaths from Korean War
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South Korean casualties during the Korean War (1950–1953) were devastating, with military deaths estimated between 137,000 and over 400,000, along with nearly 1 million civilian deaths. Total casualties (killed, wounded, and missing) for South Korean forces exceeded 500,000, with 1 3 6 reporting hundreds of thousands more injured or captured.
South Korean Casualties Breakdown
- Military Deaths: Sources vary, generally citing 137,899 to over 400,000 killed in action or died of wounds.
- Civilian Deaths: Approximately 990,968, as reported by 5 6.
- Missing/Captured: 24,495 missing and 8,343 captured.
- Total Casualties: Including wounded, South Korean casualties exceeded 500,000, making it the highest casualty count among UN forces.
The war resulted in over 3 million total deaths across all sides, with most being civilians.

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