UN Command Chief: Armistice Has Contributed to Peace and Stability on Korean Peninsula for 73 Years

General Xavier Brunson, Commander of the United Nations Command and U.S. Forces Korea, stated today on the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement, "Although it is not a peace treaty, the armistice has provided a framework that has contributed to the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula over the past 73 years."

In a message posted on his social media X account, General Brunson made the remarks, saying, "We honor the 22 member nations of the United Nations Command who sacrificed together to defend freedom and the security of the Republic of Korea."

Emphasizing the sacrifice and dedication of the UN veterans, he stated, "These veterans serve as a living bridge connecting the battlefields of yesterday with the peace we protect today."

General Brunson added, "Their legacy reminds us that maintaining the armistice requires steadfast commitment, unwavering vigilance, and a credible defense posture," and stressed that "there is no substitute for readiness."

The Korean War, which broke out on June 25, 1950, was halted by the signing of the Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953.

The system agreed upon at the time of the armistice, including the establishment of the Military Demarcation Line and the Demilitarized Zone located 2 kilometers to the north and south from the MDL, has been maintained to this day.

South Korea designates this day as "UN Forces Participation Day," a statutory anniversary to honor the contributions of the 22 UN member nations that fought in the Korean War, while North Korea commemorates the day as "Victory Day," a national holiday claiming it won the fight against the United States.

(Photo: Cheong Wa Dae Press Corps, Yonhap News)
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