US Ambassador to Korea Harris: "Korea-US is One of the Strongest Alliances... Joint Response to Existing Threats"

70th Anniversary Video Message of the Outbreak of the 6.25 War

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Harry Harris, the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, mentioned that the Korea-U.S. alliance must continuously develop on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War.

On the 15th, Ambassador Harris emphasized in a 2-minute 41-second Twitter video message, "The Korea-U.S. alliance, strengthened by the blood shed together in the war, has continued," adding, "If we take care of it together, provide resources, and remain committed, it will continue to develop in the future."

Ambassador Harris evaluated the Korea-U.S. alliance as the strongest alliance in the world and said that South Korea has become a major leader in Asia. He stated, "I am pleased that the sacrifices we made together decades ago have become the foundation of the strong Korea-U.S. relationship we enjoy today," and added, "We have overcome the tragedy of war and become one of the strongest and most dynamic alliances in the world." He further said, "South Korea is a vibrant and prosperous country driven by hope and positivity," and "a major leader and beacon in Asia."

He also mentioned South Korea's response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a global model. Ambassador Harris said, "South Korea's COVID-19 response is a global model," and added, "South Korea's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs recently donated 500,000 masks to Korean War veterans in the United States, which is a sincere recognition of their sacrifice and a tangible example of the unwavering friendship and partnership between Korea and the U.S."

He emphasized the importance of joint Korea-U.S. responses to existing threats. Ambassador Harris said, "At this very moment, serious challenges and threats that seek to change the world exist," and "It is very important that we face these threats together." He added, "The Korea-U.S. alliance is the foundation of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and a key pillar of security and stability for the entire region."

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