President Yoon Seok-yeol said today (6th), "We will develop more fundamental and practical security capabilities while deterring North Korea's nuclear and missile threats."
President Yoon attended the 67th Memorial Day Memorial Ceremony held at the Seoul Cemetery in Dongjak-dong, and read the commemorative speech for about 7 minutes, saying, "North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities are reaching a level that threatens peace not only on the Korean Peninsula but also in Northeast Asia and the world." .
“Even at this moment, North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats are becoming more sophisticated,” said President Yoon.
"Our government will respond decisively and sternly to any provocations from North Korea," he said.
The memorial ceremony was attended by more than 5,000 people, including leaders of the ruling and opposition parties, people of national merit and their bereaved families, government officials, representatives from all walks of life, and citizens.
In Chunyeomsa Temple, particular emphasis was placed on strengthening the veterans policy.
President Yoon said, "If it was the mission of heroes to protect the national security and the safety of the people, it is the state's duty to take care of the family left behind." said.
President Yoon added, "The way to make their sacrifices shine is to create a proud Republic of Korea where freedom, democracy and human rights are more alive."
In addition, ▲ Major Sim Jeong-min, 10th Fighter Wing, who died without letting go of the control stick until the end to prevent a fighter jet from going down toward a private house ▲ High school 119 Rescue Team at the Songtan Fire Station who died while performing a lifesaving mission at the Pyeongtaek Logistics Center fire site (Late) Lee Hyeong-seok Fire Boat, Park Su-dong Fire Chief, Jo Woo-chan Fire Bridge ▲ Nambu Regional Maritime Police Agency Aviation Corps who died in a crash while searching for a missing ship I did.
President Yoon emphasized, "We must create a country where heroes in uniform are respected."