Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs

Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs
국가보훈부

MPVA headquarters in Sejong
Agency overview
Formed5 June 2023 (2023-06-05)
Preceding agencies
  • Veterans Affairs Agency (1961-1984)
  • Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (non-State Council member ministry) (1985-2023)
JurisdictionGovernment of South Korea
HeadquartersSejong City
Minister responsible
  • Kwon Oh-eul
Deputy Minister responsible
  • Lee Hee-wan, deputy secretary
Websitewww.mpva.go.kr
Korean name
Hangul
국가보훈부
Hanja
國家報勳部
RRGukga bohunbu
MRKukka pohunbu

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA; Korean국가보훈부) is a ministry under the Government of South Korea which manages affairs relating to veterans. It was established in August 1961 as the Veterans Affairs Agency.