Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion



News Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion South Korean president emphasizes need to achieve peace through diplomacy in statement on outbreak of Korean War Joon Ha Park June 25, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean President Lee Jae-myung receives a briefing on the military’s security posture at the inter-Korean border during a visit to the ROK Army’s 25th Division on June 13 \| Image: ROK Presidential Office South Korean President Lee Jae-myung vowed on Wednesday to build a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula to ensure the nation never experiences war again, marking the 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion that triggered the Korean War. In a statement posted to his social media, Lee wrote that the South Korea of today was “not built by chance” and paid tribute to “the sacrifice and dedication of the soldiers who defended the front lines, the veterans, their families, and the Korean people who endured the scars of war.” South Korean President Lee Jae-myung vowed on Wednesday to build a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula to ensure the nation never experiences war again, marking the 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion that triggered the Korean War. In a statement posted to his social media, Lee wrote that the South Korea of today was “not built by chance” and paid tribute to “the sacrifice and dedication of the soldiers who defended the front lines, the veterans, their families, and the Korean people who endured the scars of war.” Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion

South Korean president emphasizes need to achieve peace through diplomacy in statement on outbreak of Korean War

Joon Ha Park June 25, 2025

Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung receives a briefing on the military’s security posture at the inter-Korean border during a visit to the ROK Army’s 25th Division on June 13 | Image: ROK Presidential Office

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung vowed on Wednesday to build a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula to ensure the nation never experiences war again, marking the 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion that triggered the Korean War.

In a statement posted to his social media, Lee wrote that the South Korea of today was “not built by chance” and paid tribute to “the sacrifice and dedication of the soldiers who defended the front lines, the veterans, their families, and the Korean people who endured the scars of war.”

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