Yoon Sends Condolence Message to Retired U.S. Major General of the Battle of Jangjinpo

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed his condolences on the 25th over the news of the passing of retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General Steven Olmsted, who was active in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.

In a condolence message posted on social media (SNS) that day, President Yoon said, "I pray for the repose of the late General Steven Olmsted" and "I offer my condolences to the bereaved family who must be in deep sorrow."

President Yoon stated, "The general participated in the Korean War 72 years ago and played a significant role in the Incheon Landing Operation and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, protecting the Republic of Korea, which was on the brink of communization," adding, "The victory in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, amid extreme cold with temperatures below minus 30 degrees Celsius, was a great victory achieved through the courage and sacrifice of the general and the U.S. Marine Corps troops."

He continued, "The general was proud of the Republic of Korea, which overcame the ruins of war to achieve freedom and prosperity, and emphasized that 'the Korean War is not a forgotten war but a truly victorious war.'"

President Yoon said, "The Republic of Korea will never forget and will always remember the great heroes like the general who defended liberal democracy," and "We will further strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, which was built on the sacrifices of these heroes."

The Battle of Chosin Reservoir was fought in the winter of 1950 in Chosin Reservoir, South Hamgyong Province, where the U.S. Marine 1st Division was surrounded and faced annihilation by Chinese forces while conducting an operation to capture the North Korean provisional capital, Kanggye. After two weeks, they dramatically broke through the encirclement and withdrew. At that time, Major General Olmsted participated as a private and was active in the battle.

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