Biden's Korean War Armistice Day Proclamation: "The ROK-US Alliance is Strong"

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] U.S. President Joe Biden on the 26th (local time) evaluated the South Korea-U.S. relationship as the foundation of South Korean democracy and economic growth, stating that the South Korea-U.S. alliance is stronger than ever.

According to the White House, President Biden said in a proclamation on the day before the 69th anniversary of the July 27 Korean War Armistice Agreement, "The peace that has lasted nearly 70 years and the relationship between the peoples of both countries have become the foundation of South Korea's thriving democracy and incredible economic development." He emphasized, "Today, South Korea is a strong ally, a global innovation hub, and a vibrant democracy."

The U.S. president issues a proclamation annually on the Korean War Armistice Day. President Biden mentioned that during the Korean War, 1.8 million Americans responded to the nation's call to defend freedom and universal values, noting that more than 36,000 U.S. military personnel and over 7,000 KATUSAs were killed, and thousands of U.S. soldiers remain missing to this day.

He also emphasized the proclamation of July 27 this year as Korean War Veterans Armistice Commemoration Day, encouraging all Americans to remember the resilience, sacrifice, and sense of duty of the veterans.

The proclamation included content identifying the Korean War as a war against North Korea and ultimately the communist regime of China, explicitly naming China. There was no separate mention of a message directed toward North Korea.

Meanwhile, President Biden has been continuing his work via video and phone calls while in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 on the 21st. His personal physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, stated in a medical report released to the media that day, "President Biden's symptoms have been almost completely resolved," and that his pulse, blood pressure, and temperature are all normal.

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