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South Korean President Lee congratulates U.S. on 250th independence anniversary, vows stronger alliance

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Lee Jae-myung congratulated the United States on its 250th anniversary of independence.
  • He emphasized the enduring alliance between South Korea and the U.S., forged during the Korean War.
  • Lee expressed commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation beyond security to economic, technological, and future industries.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung extended congratulations to the United States on the occasion of its 250th anniversary of independence. In a message shared via X (formerly Twitter), Lee conveyed his best wishes to U.S. President Donald Trump and the American people.

The United States, which began a great journey toward the ideals of freedom and democracy 250 years ago, has overcome numerous challenges to lead international peace and prosperity. South Korea is a precious partner that has defended these values.

— President Lee Jae-myungCongratulating the U.S. on its 250th anniversary of independence.

"The United States, which began a great journey toward the ideals of freedom and democracy 250 years ago, has overcome numerous challenges to lead international peace and prosperity," Lee stated. He highlighted South Korea's role as a "precious partner" that has defended these shared values.

We will forever remember their noble dedication and continue to strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance.

— President Lee Jae-myungReferencing the sacrifices of American soldiers during the Korean War.

Recalling the sacrifices made by American soldiers during the Korean War over 70 years ago, President Lee affirmed, "We will forever remember their noble dedication and continue to strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance." He noted that the two nations have broadened their cooperation beyond security to encompass economic, advanced technology, energy, shipbuilding, nuclear power, and artificial intelligence, evolving into a future-oriented partnership.

Today, the two nations have broadened their cooperation beyond security to encompass economic, advanced technology, energy, shipbuilding, nuclear power, and artificial intelligence, evolving into a future-oriented partnership.

— President Lee Jae-myungDescribing the expanding scope of bilateral cooperation.

President Lee concluded by expressing his intent to achieve a "new leap forward" for the ROK-U.S. alliance with President Trump, based on common values and strong trust, and to jointly contribute to peace and shared prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and globally.

Going forward, with President Trump, we will achieve a new leap forward for the ROK-U.S. alliance based on common values and strong trust, and jointly contribute to peace and shared prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and globally.

— President Lee Jae-myungExpressing commitment to future bilateral relations.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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