62 years ago, North and South Korea began a war that's technically, still going on.<br/> <br />Korean soldiers commemorated the start of the Korean war on Monday with an amphibious landing operation. 3400 troops took part in the drill.<br/> <br />In Seoul, a memorial service was held for veterans.<br/> <br />One veteran had mixed feelings about the event.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) 81-YEAR-OLD THOMAS BEZOUSKA, WAR VETERAN FROM THE UNITED SATES, SAYING:<br/> <br />"But I still feel bad that North and South Korea are separated. I would not want to be separated with my family. So that's what I feel about. It's a great day to be here but it's happy but somewhat sad."<br/> <br />Three million soldiers and civilians were killed during the three year war. Five million became refugees.<br/> <br />Although the war ended with a truce in 1953, there was no peace treaty drawn up.<br/> <br />Julie Noce, Reuters
