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[News Briefing] Lee announces expanded international role for military
Posted on Sept. 28, 2010
President Lee Myung-bak said Tuesday that South Korea’s military will try to play a bigger role in global security and peace as part of an effort to repay the international community for its help in the fight against the invading North Korea six decades ago.
“The military of the Republic of Korea should further develop into ‘international armed forces’ to contribute to the world security and peace,” President Lee said in a speech to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the recapture of Seoul from North Korea by U.N. allied forces on Sept. 28, 1950.
About 5,000 people, including representatives from U.N. allies that fought for South Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War, participated in this ceremony.
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