[FULL TEXT] Address by President Lee Jae Myung on the 77th Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Korea

Address by President Lee Jae Myung on the 77th Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Korea October 1, 2025 My fellow Korean citizens, and proud members of the Armed Forces, I sincerely congratulate you on the 77th anniversary of our Armed Forces Day. Here at Gyeryongdae, home to the Army, Navy, and Air Force headquarters, I am filled with pride as I stand before the full strength of our military that defends Korea’s land, sea, and air. I am filled with emotions. I extend my deepest gratitude and heartfelt applause to all the courageous service members who dedicate themselves to protecting our territory and our sovereign people. I also pay tribute and express deep appreciation to the independence fighters and Liberation Army participated in the Korean independence movement, to the fallen heroes, war veterans, and reservists who sacrificed and dedicated themselves to the nation. My sincere thanks as well to the U.S. Forces Korea and the United Nations Command for standing with us to preserve peace on the Korean Peninsula. Fellow members of the armed forces, Today marks the 77th Armed Forces DayWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times