New "National Defense" Tartan

[Kilted-Keith]

Ive been out for a while and my Army Times subscription has long expired. I know the NDM is awarded during conflict times, but I recently was told that it's wear was authorized if you served in Korea any time after the Korean war to present as the soldiers there were actively involved in "national defense" in an theatre that was technically only under a truce.

Can anyone set me straight on this?

Your information is INCORRECT - However there is a Korean Defense Service medal
The Korea Defense Service Medal is a United States military award that was first created in 2002 when it was signed into law by President George W. Bush. The bill to create the proposal was introduced and championed by Rep. Elton Gallegly and Sen. Ben "Night Horse" Campbell. In 2004, the Institute of Heraldry approved the final design and the medal became authorized for distribution.

The Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for those members of the U.S. military who have served duty in the Republic of Korea to uphold the armistice between South and North Korea. To qualify for the KDSM, a service member must have served at least thirty consecutive days in the Korean theater. The medal is also granted for 60 non-consecutive days of service which includes reservists on annual training in Korea.

for more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_D..._Service_Medal