The U.S. Peace Corps, which helped South Korea's development: A record of 60 years
The special bond between the U.S. Peace Corps and South Korea is once again in the spotlight. The Peace Corps is an organization founded in 1961 by U.S. President John F. Kennedy to help economically struggling nations and promote the United States.
Peace Corps volunteers were dispatched to South Korea starting in 1966. At the time, South Korea was in a difficult situation where the wounds of war had not yet fully healed, but the volunteers worked hard for development in various fields such as education, health, and agriculture across many regions of the country.
Living alongside the Korean people, they played a major role in transferring skills necessary for South Korea's economic growth and enhancing cultural understanding between the two nations. The South Korean government and its people hold deep gratitude toward the volunteers who extended a helping hand during a difficult time.
The dedication of the Peace Corps volunteers became a foundation for South Korea to grow into a global economic powerhouse today. Through their activities, South Korea and the United States forged a more solid friendly relationship, which is still remembered as an important history of the bilateral ties to this day.
Even as time passes, the efforts of the Peace Corps volunteers who sweated for South Korea are not forgotten. Korean society remembers their hard work and looks forward to both countries continuing to build a brighter future together.