Javier Brunson, the US Forces Korea Commander and UN Commander, stated on the anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement on July 27 that "the armistice agreement is not a peace treaty, but it has provided a framework that has contributed to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula for the past 73 years."
In a post on social media platform X, Brunson honored the 22 countries that sacrificed together to protect freedom and the security of South Korea, saying, "These veterans are a living bridge connecting the battlefields of yesterday to the peace we are safeguarding today."
Brunson emphasized that their legacy reminds us that maintaining the armistice agreement requires strong commitment, unwavering vigilance, and reliable readiness, stating, "Nothing can replace preparedness."
The Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950, was halted with the signing of the armistice agreement on July 27, 1953. The system agreed upon at the time, including the establishment of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) and the creation of a demilitarized zone (DMZ) two kilometers north and south of the MDL, has been maintained to this day.
South Korea designates this day as 'UN Armed Forces Day' to honor the contributions of the 22 UN member countries that participated in the Korean War, while North Korea commemorates it as 'Victory Day,' a national holiday.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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