KRThe US Ambassador to South Korea, Michelle Steel, emphasized the significance of the South Korea-US alliance as the 'linchpin' of peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at the Republic of Korea-US Alliance Veterans Conference in Seoul, Steel highlighted the historical foundation of the alliance, formed over 70 years ago through shared sacrifice during the Korean War. She described the alliance as more than a formal agreement, calling it a 'human story' rooted in the contributions of both American and Korean soldiers. Steel also noted South Korea's emergence as a global leader in various fields, crediting both the Korean people and the service members of the US and South Korean armed forces. Additionally, Eighth Army Commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Hilbert expanded on the alliance's role as a 'comprehensive global partnership,' stressing the need for deterrence against emerging threats from authoritarian states like North Korea, Russia, and China.
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