SEOUL, July 28 (AJP) - Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul emphasized the strength of the United States-South Korea alliance during a visit to Washington, D.C. on Sunday, marking the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
According to the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Kwon met with U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Douglas Collins ahead of a ceremony commemorating the anniversary.
During the meeting, Kwon expressed gratitude for the sacrifices made by American soldiers during the Korean War, who risked their lives to defend the "freedom and peace" of South Korea. He also thanked the U.S. for being the first to deploy the largest number of troops during the war.
Kwon invited Collins to visit South Korea later this fall. In response, Collins recognized the importance of honoring the sacrifices and dedication of Korean War veterans and thanked Kwon for the invitation.
Kwon is visiting Washington for four days to deliver a speech on behalf of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the anniversary, who pledged to further strengthen the "blood-forged" South Korea-U.S. alliance with future generations.
The armistice agreement, signed on July 27, 1953, by the UN Command, North Korea, and China, brought a ceasefire to the 1950–53 Korean War and established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which is still in effect today.
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