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 after the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. To qualify for the Korea Defense Service Medal, a service member must have served at least thirty consecutive days in the Korean theater. The Korea Defense Service Medal is also granted for 60 non-consecutive days of service which includes reservists on annual training in Korea.