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President Yun Seok-yeol said in his memorial service on Memorial Day, "We will deal with North Korea's provocations strictly and decisively."
He emphasized that "a solid veterans system is the basis of a strong national defense force," and he emphasized respect for those of national merit.
Correspondent Kim Ki-tae.
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President Yun Seok-yeol vowed to take strict action, saying, "North Korea's nuclear weapons and missiles are reaching a level that threatens peace not only on the Korean Peninsula but also around the world."
[President Seok-Yeol Yoon: Our government will respond decisively and sternly to any provocations from North Korea.] He said that he would make sure
he had "fundamental and practical security capabilities" while deterring threats, so as to ensure that there were no gaps in protecting the lives and property of the people.
President Yoon emphasized that "a solid veterans system is the basis of a strong national defense force" and "we must create a country where heroes in uniform are respected."
[President Seok-Yeol Yoon: A great Republic of Korea that pursues the values of freedom, democracy, and human rights will make the sacrifices of those who dedicated themselves to the country worthwhile.]
Firefighters killed at the scene of a fire at the Pyeongtaek distribution center search for a missing ship in Taiwanese waters He mentioned each name of the Coast Guard who died in the helicopter crash, and promised to strengthen patriotism for those of merit who died while protecting 'public safety'.
Next, he and his wife, Kim Geon-hee, visited the Central Veterans' Hospital and met the veterans of the Vietnam War on June 25th.
In the autograph request of a person of merit, he wrote, 'A free Republic of Korea stands on the dedication of heroes.'
On the 9th, President Yoon plans to have a luncheon with the survivors of the Cheonan warship and the families of the victims.