US ambassador says Korea-US alliance 'linchpin' of peace on Korean Peninsula
U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Steel on Friday highlighted the Korea-U.S. alliance as the "linchpin" of peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific. Steel made the remarks at a forum in Seoul, noting the bilateral alliance was forged over 70 years ago with blood and sacrifices made in the 1950-53 Korean War. "For more than 70 years, the U.S.-ROK alliance has been the…
U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel emphasized the importance of the U.S.-South Korea alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region. At a forum in Seoul, Steel recalled that the bilateral alliance was established over 70 years ago, during the Korean War, when soldiers from both nations fought side by side to preserve freedom.
She stated that their mutual defense treaty represents an unbreakable bond. However, Steel clarified that their alliance extends beyond a mere governmental agreement, it is also a shared human experience. Both Seoul and Washington have collectively contributed to forging a story filled with war and defense, ultimately securing peace.
Despite South Korea now emerging as a global leader in various sectors, including technology, culture, manufacturing and democracy, Steel stressed the enduring significance of their alliance.
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