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
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
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
Sep.2015
Concluded the meeting minutes with Vietnam in regards
to the recovery of MIA remains during the Vietnam War
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)