According to Yonhap News, on August 15, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attended the "80th Anniversary of Liberation" ceremony, commemorating the 80th anniversary of South Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule and delivered a speech. In his speech, Yoon Suk-yeol urged the Japanese government to "face the painful history and avoid undermining the trust between the two countries." He also said that South Korea cannot repeat the mistake of losing sovereignty 120 years ago between the great powers.
On August 15, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attended the 80th anniversary celebration of the Liberation Day and gave a speech. Yonhap News
Yoon Suk-yeol stated that the history between South Korea and Japan has been a winding road, and both sides should demonstrate wisdom for the future while facing the past. He said that he will maintain sincere communication with Japan through practical diplomacy and shuttle diplomacy, jointly explore a win-win cooperation path for the future. However, he also urged Japan to face history and avoid damaging the foundation of mutual trust.
Yoon Suk-yeol also emphasized the importance of remembering the history of the anti-Japanese struggle. Yoon Suk-yeol said that the brilliant achievements of South Korea over the past 80 years did not come out of nowhere but were achieved through the lives and sacrifices of countless people. Remembering the sacrifices of the martyrs is the responsibility of the current generation. At the end of his speech, Yoon Suk-yeol pointed out that South Korea is currently in the midst of a great transformation and must not repeat the mistake of losing sovereignty 120 years ago between the great powers.
It is reported that on August 15, 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender, allowing the Korean Peninsula to escape 35 years of colonial rule. Both South Korea and North Korea hold commemorative events on this day every year.
In addition, Yoon Suk-yeol also called for the restoration of trust and dialogue between South and North Korea. Yoon Suk-yeol said that the confrontation between South and North Korea has continued to this day, threatening people's lives and limiting economic development. It is necessary to move away from the Cold War confrontation mindset and open up a new era of peace on the Korean Peninsula.
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