76th Anniversary of the Korean War: "We Will Build a Peaceful Korean Peninsula"

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President Lee Jae-myung attended the ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the Korean War. Expressing his gratitude to the war veterans, President Lee promised to build a peaceful Korean Peninsula through strong national defense capabilities.

Here is the report by Kang Cheongwan.

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The ceremony for the 76th anniversary of the Korean War was held in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.

With approximately 1,000 attendees, including Korean War veterans, government and military officials, and members of the diplomatic corps in Korea, President Lee Jae-myung expressed his gratitude, stating that the peace we enjoy today was built upon the sacrifices and dedication of the war veterans.

[President Lee Jae-myung: On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the Korean War, I convey my deepest respect and gratitude to all the war veterans on behalf of the people.]

Reiterating the principle that special sacrifices and dedication to the nation must be met with special compensation and honors, he promised institutional support for war veterans and their bereaved families.

President Lee also expressed his appreciation for the UN veterans who fought for Korea during the Korean War and stated that he would expand veterans' diplomacy for them.

He further emphasized that, based on strong national defense, he would unwaveringly protect the Republic of Korea, which the veterans defended with their lives and youth.

[President Lee Jae-myung: We will certainly build a true, peaceful Korean Peninsula where there is no worry of war and no need to fight.]

At today's (June 25) ceremony, the "Kagnew Choir," composed of descendants of Ethiopian veterans who were among the nations that sent troops during the Korean War, performed "Arirang" as a special musical tribute.

The Chungmu Order of Military Merit was awarded to the late veteran Kim Jang-seong, who had not been recognized as a person of merit for his participation as an irregular soldier during the Korean War, while the Hwarang Order of Military Merit was awarded to Lee Young-bok and the late veteran Jeon Ha-jeong.

(Video coverage: Jung Sang-bo, Ha Ryung | Video editing: Choi Jin-hwa)
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