President Lee Jae-myung awarded promotions to newly appointed generals on August 7 at the Blue House, receiving their reports and presenting them with the Three Swords insignia.
During the ceremony, President Lee congratulated Army General Lee Sang-ryeol (Commander of Ground Operations), Air Force Lieutenant General Park Heung-jae (Head of the Air Force Academy), Army Lieutenant General Yoon Han-il (Chief of Staff of Ground Operations Command), and Navy Lieutenant General Jo Chung-ho (Deputy Chief of Naval Staff) as he presented them with their insignia.
The Three Swords insignia symbolizes the unity of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in achieving the three principles of national defense, unification, and prosperity, and is awarded upon promotion to brigadier general.
Upon promotion to major general or general, recipients receive a flag adorned with their rank, name, date of award, and the president's name.
After the ceremony, President Lee urged the newly promoted generals to fulfill their responsibilities during these challenging times, as conveyed by Senior Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong in a written briefing.
President Lee emphasized the need for a long-term effort to restore trust in the military due to its past under military rule, stating, "The task of regaining the public's trust has resurfaced due to the insurrection stemming from the December 3 emergency martial law situation. The process of restoring trust will not be easy, but I ask for your efforts."
He added, "While it may be frustrating that a few have tarnished the honor of the whole, restoring trust is an essential duty for the military. There will be rewards for effort and dedication. I ask the leadership to commit responsibly."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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