President Lee Jae-myung stated on October 29, "We will further strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance."
During a memorial event marking the 76th anniversary of the Chosin Reservoir Battle at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, the president's remarks were delivered by Minister of Veterans Affairs Kwon Oh-eul.
He continued, "We remember the heroes of the Chosin Reservoir who fought with their lives for freedom and peace 76 years ago. The time they endured and the path they forged led to the miraculous 'Hungnam Evacuation Operation,' which saved 100,000 refugees."
Lee emphasized, "The Chosin Reservoir Battle is a historical testament to the blood alliance that reminds us of who stood by us during our most difficult moments."
He added, "The values of freedom and peace that we defended together in a battlefield that was once unfamiliar across the sea have grown into a foundation of deep friendship and trust over the past 76 years."
Furthermore, he noted, "The soldiers from both the ROK and the U.S. present here today are living witnesses. The dedication of these heroes, embedded in the ordinary lives of our citizens, will continue to be a solid pillar of the ROK-U.S. alliance."
He particularly stated, "We will fulfill our responsibilities and roles as a member of the international community, grounded in the values of freedom and peace that the heroes safeguarded."
The Chosin Reservoir Battle occurred during the Korean War between United Nations forces and the Chinese People's Volunteer Army in the regions of Changjin and Hanjin in South Hamgyong Province. The battle is noted as one of the fiercest during the Korean War, taking place in extreme cold conditions of around minus 30 degrees Celsius.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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