Prime Minister Boris Johnson: "As 70 Years Ago, the United Kingdom Stands with the Republic of Korea"

"Thousands of British Soldiers Unable to Return Home"... Queen Elizabeth II Also Sends Regards to Veterans

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a video message sent to the 70th anniversary event of the Korean War on the 25th, "Seventy years ago, during the Korean War, dozens of Firefly and Spitfire carrier-based fighter planes took off from the deck of the HMS Triumph aircraft carrier, marking the beginning of Britain's participation."

Prime Minister Boris said, "Before the armistice agreement was signed, more than 80,000 British Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel fought to protect the Republic of Korea from the threat of communist forces," adding, "Among them, thousands of British soldiers never returned home. However, looking at today's Republic of Korea, I feel that their sacrifice was never in vain."

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Prime Minister Boris emphasized, "The Republic of Korea commemorates those who sacrificed for the peacefully achieved success. Just as it was 70 years ago, Britain stands with the Republic of Korea today."

Meanwhile, Simon Smith, the British Ambassador to Korea, read a message from Queen Elizabeth II, saying, " This is a message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the President and people of the Republic of Korea, and to all veterans who participated in the Korean War," adding, "Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh send their greetings to the people of the Republic of Korea and all veterans on the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. Her Majesty the Queen commemorates with you all those who sacrificed their lives to protect the Republic of Korea."

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