Memorial wall set up in Ethiopia for fallen elite troops of Korean War

What happened: A memorial wall honoring 122 fallen members of Ethiopia's Kagnew Battalion, which fought in the 1950-53 Korean War, was unveiled at a cathedral in Ethiopia. Key numbers: 253 battles won by the Kagnew Battalion; 122 veterans named on the wall; agreement reached in May; unveiling held Wednesday local time. Why it matters: The monument, funded by HD Construction Equipment under an agreement with Seoul's veterans ministry, honors Korean War veterans who fought alongside U.N. forces.

A memorial wall honoring 122 fallen members of Ethiopia's Kagnew Battalion, which fought in the 1950-53 Korean War, was unveiled at a cathedral in Ethiopia.

The monument, funded by HD Construction Equipment under an agreement with Seoul's veterans ministry, honors Korean War veterans who fought alongside U.N. forces.