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6·25 was not the only war between the two countries. On the 70th anniversary, US President Trump also made a dedication in search of a monument to the Korean War in Washington. US Ambassador to South Korea urged North Korea to refrain from further provocations.

Washington Correspondent Kim Yun-su reports.

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US President Trump attended the June 25th 70th Anniversary Ceremony held today (26th) with Mrs. Melania at the Korean Memorial Park in Washington.

President Trump dedicated the monument to the Korean War, commemorating the souls of the victims, and talked to veterans.

Former US presidents such as Obama, Bush and Clinton have also attended the Korean War on a 10th anniversary basis.

[Lee Soo-hyuk/Korea Ambassador to the US: He said he hopes to continue his efforts to maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula, and (President Trump) is doing so and will do so in the future.]

Various forums and briefings to commemorate the 70th anniversary It was followed.

US Ambassador to Korea Harris, attending the Korea-US Strategy Forum, stressed that the United States remains open to progress in the denuclearization negotiations in North Korea, and that the two countries maintain close coordination over recent North Korean provocations.

[United States Ambassador Harris/Korea: The United States fully supports South Korea's efforts in inter-Korean relations and urges North Korea to refrain from further actions that will have adverse effects.]

US Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Steelwell emphasized the importance of the ROK-US alliance in maintaining the international order in the Indian Pacific region during the June 25th 70th anniversary briefing.

While supporting South Korea's use of the WTO lawsuit process in relation to disputes over export restrictions between Korea and Japan, Mr. Stillwell called for improved relations between the two countries.