United Future Party: "Remember the Victory Moment of the Battle of Yeonpyeong... Peace Without Strength Is Impossible"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The United Future Party raised its voice to the government on the 21st anniversary of the Battle of Yeonpyeong, stating that "peace without strength is impossible."

Kim Eun-hye, spokesperson for the United Future Party, said in a statement on the 15th, "We once again express our gratitude for the courage and patriotism of our soldiers who stood firm and defended our territory against North Korea's provocations."

Spokesperson Kim added, "It is because of the resoluteness and dignity of a sovereign nation that negotiations with North Korea did not end in disaster. Rather, it led to the June 15th North-South Joint Declaration a year later. However, 21 years later, a situation has arisen in our country that makes the determination of our military, who risked their lives for the nation, seem meaningless."

He continued, "As if North Korea had abandoned its nuclear weapons, we are watching North Korea's expressions and undoing the joint South Korea-U.S. military exercises, and in the inter-Korean military agreement, we made asymmetric concessions that reduce our military's reconnaissance capabilities against North Korea. We cannot call ballistic missiles ballistic missiles, nor can we call multiple rocket launchers multiple rocket launchers," he added.

Spokesperson Kim criticized, "The result of such taming leads to provocations that test the patience of the people. Now, North Korea is openly revealing plans for armed provocations that threaten the lives and property of our citizens, using the excuse of leaflet distribution."

He questioned, "Recall the June 15th Declaration 20 years ago, which never stopped demanding North Korea's openness and reform, along with the victorious moment of the Battle of Yeonpyeong 21 years ago. Are we prepared and determined to respond decisively to North Korea's provocations?"

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