South Korea's Ambassador to the U.S., Kang Kyung-wha, marked the 76th anniversary of the Korean War, highlighting veterans' sacrifices as the foundation for the enduring bilateral alliance. She emphasized strong security cooperation is essential amidst escalating North Korean threats and other global challenges.
President Lee Jae Myung will visit a Marine Corps unit and inspect a national security area on Wednesday, followed by a banquet for Korean War veterans on Thursday. The visits mark the 76th anniversary of the Korean War, aiming to honor veterans and strengthen national defense.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration Minister Lee Yong-cheol pledged to advance arms industry cooperation with British Commonwealth nations at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of a key Korean War battle in Gapyeong County. The event honored the roughly 2,000 troops of the 27th Commonwealth Brigade who fought Chinese forces in April 1951, giving South Korean and U.N. forces time to secure defense positions.
