Lee vows to strengthen S.Korea-US alliance in ceremony marking Korean War battle

Published Oct 29, 2026 9:13 pm KST

President Lee Jae Myung speaks during the Korea Investment Summit 2026 at a hotel in New York, Sept. 23 (local time). Yonhap

President Lee Jae Myung vowed Thursday to strengthen South Korea's alliance with the United States as he commemorated a fierce battle fought by U.S. troops during the 1950-53 Korean War.

Lee made the pledge during a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as the Battle of Lake Changjin, largely fought between U.S. troops in support of South Korea and Chinese forces backing the North.

"Based on the values of freedom and peace defended by our heroes, we will further firmly strengthen the South Korea-U.S. alliance and fulfill our role and responsibility as a member of the international community," Lee said in a speech read on his behalf.

Lee thanked the troops who fought in support of South Korea, saying their sacrifice helped build the country into what it is today.

发布于2026年10月29日晚上9:13（韩国标准时间）

韩国总统李在明于9月23日（当地时间）在纽约一家酒店举行的2026年韩国投资峰会上发表讲话。（韩联社）

韩国总统李在明周四誓言要加强韩国与美国的联盟，同时纪念美军在1950-53年朝鲜战争期间进行的一场激烈战斗。

李在纪念长津湖战役（又称长津湖战役）76周年的仪式上作出了这一承诺。长津湖战役主要由支持韩国的美军和支持北方的中国军队进行。

李在代为宣读的讲话中表示：“我们将秉承英雄们捍卫的自由与和平的价值观，进一步巩固韩美同盟，履行我们作为国际社会成员的职责。”

李向为支持韩国而战的军队表示感谢，称他们的牺牲帮助韩国发展成为今天的模样。