US EditionSouth Korea’s President Lee Calls for Lasting Peace on 75th Anniversary of Korean War
- On June 25, 2025, as South Korea marked the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, President Lee Jae Myung urged the pursuit of lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
- Lee’s comments came after his recent commitment to end the prolonged tensions with North Korea and to restart communication and cooperation between the two Koreas.
- Lee also chose not to attend the NATO Summit on June 24-25, which drew strong criticism and concerns about weakening South Korea's defense credibility.
- He expressed that the best tribute to those who have sacrificed so much is to build a nation where conflict is entirely avoided, prioritizing peace instead of relying on military strength.
- Lee's peace agenda includes restoring military pacts, reestablishing hotline communications with North Korea, and prioritizing dialogue between Pyongyang and Washington to reduce tensions.
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75th anniversary of Korean War: Korean Catholics pray for reconciliation and unity
Korean Catholics marked the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War with a novena of prayers and Masses offered for peace and reconciliation on the divided peninsula — where the war never formally ended. More than 1,000 Catholics gathered for a special Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on the Sunday before the […] The post 75th anniversary of Korean War: Korean Catholics pray for reconciliation and unity appeared first on Interaksyon.
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75th Anniversary of Korean War: Korean Catholics Pray for Reconciliation and Unity
Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-Taick delivers his homily at the Mass for a Day of prayer for National Reconciliation and Unity at Myeongdong Cathedral on June 22, 2025, in anticipation of the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War on June 25. More than 1,000 Catholics gathered for a special Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on the Sunday before the June 25 anniversary.
On Korean War anniversary, S. Korean president prioritizes peace for national security
Marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War’s outbreak, President Lee Jae Myung underscored the vital importance of peace, saying the strongest form of national security is creating conditions that eliminate the need for conflict. In a message posted Wednesday on his official Facebook page, Lee highlighted the limitations of relying solely on military strength in today’s security environment. “The era of defending a nation solely through mili…
South Korea’s President Lee calls for lasting peace on 75th anniversary of Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed to establish lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula Wednesday as the country commemorated the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion
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 […]
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