Yoon, President-elect Visiting Chungnam: "I Will Uphold Admiral Yi Sun-sin's Patriotism and Spirit of Caring for the People"

Attendance at General Yi Sun-sin's 477th Birthday Ceremony
"In a Free Democratic Nation, No President Stands Alone"

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol delivers a commemorative speech at the 477th anniversary memorial ceremony of General Yi Sun-sin's birth held at Hyeonchungsa Shrine in Asan, Chungnam, on the morning of the 28th. Photo by the Transition Committee Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] On the 28th, President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol attended the 477th anniversary memorial ceremony of Admiral Yi Sun-sin's birth held at Hyeonchungsa Shrine in Asan, Chungnam, and stated, "I will always keep in my heart Admiral Chungmugong's precious words that if one person keeps the path well, a thousand people are not to be feared, as I carry out state affairs." He added, "I will embrace Chungmugong's patriotism and spirit of caring for the people to make the lives of the citizens comfortable."

President-elect Yoon said, "Admiral Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin is an eternal hero of the Republic of Korea in the hearts of the people," and emphasized, "He set an unprecedented record of victory in world naval history and ultimately protected the country and its people with his life. Chungmugong's dedication and achievements, who never compromised with injustice and only thought of the people, have become the strength for our nation to rise again whenever it faces a crisis."

He continued, "I will work hard so that the expectations of all of you who supported me will not turn into disappointment. In a free democratic country, nothing is achieved by the president alone," appealing for unwavering support.

He also said, "My family has been rooted in Chungcheong for over 400 years, and I am a descendant," adding, "I will do my best so that you can take pride in this."

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