For 2 Consecutive Years, Yoon Raises 'Peace Through Strength' Again: "We Must Remember the Bloodstained Military Uniform"

Message on Facebook for the 73rd Anniversary of June 25
Yoon "Will Firmly Protect Free Republic of Korea"

President Yoon Suk-yeol stated on the 25th, marking the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War, that "only strong power guarantees true peace." Emphasizing 'strong power' for peace again this year as he did last year, he said, "We must remember the meaning of the blood-stained uniforms of the heroes who made the Republic of Korea possible."

On the morning of the same day, President Yoon conveyed this message through Facebook, saying, "We must never forget the blood and tears shed by the veterans and their families."

In particular, President Yoon said, "Seventy-three years ago today, U.S. President Truman decided to intervene to protect the freedom of the Republic of Korea in crisis," adding, "A total of 1.95 million United Nations forces, including 1.78 million U.S. troops, rushed to defend our freedom." He also noted, "During the war that lasted over three years, 620,000 South Korean soldiers and 130,000 U.S. soldiers, among a total of 150,000 UN forces, suffered casualties including deaths, missing in action, and injuries."

President Yoon also emphasized, "Only strong power guarantees true peace." He pledged, "We will firmly protect the Republic of Korea so that the sacrifices of the heroes who fought with their whole bodies against the communist forces' invasion to defend freedom will not be in vain, and contribute to the freedom and prosperity of global citizens."

Last year as well, President Yoon stated, "Peace is not achieved by surrender but maintained through strong power," highlighting the 'Korea-U.S. alliance' and a 'science and technology-strong military.' He declared, "Based on the Korea-U.S. alliance and a science and technology-strong military, we will establish a robust security posture," and added, "We will build a country that properly honors those who have dedicated themselves to the nation and fulfills its role and responsibility in defending freedom in the international community."

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