Army Chiefs of Staff from Four Commonwealth Nations Visit Gyeryongdae... "Expanding Military Cooperation"

Kim Gyu-ha, Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army, invited the Army Chiefs of Staff from four Commonwealth countries (the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand) to Gyeryongdae on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gapyeong during the Korean War. According to the Army's announcement on the 23rd, they discussed the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and ways to expand military cooperation.

On the 23rd, a welcoming ceremony is being held at Gyeryongdae for the Army Chiefs of Staff from four Commonwealth countries. Photo by the Army News Agency

The four Commonwealth countries, which dispatched troops during the Korean War in accordance with a UN resolution, have held annual commemorative events each April to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Gapyeong. This year, for the first time, the Army Chiefs of Staff from all four nations visited Korea simultaneously to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the battle.

Chief Kim expressed his deep gratitude for the noble sacrifices and dedication of the participating nations, stating, "Their dedication became the foundation that made the development and prosperity of the Republic of Korea possible."

The participants agreed that, in a complex security environment, close cooperation among allied countries is more important than ever to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and to respond to the regional security environment. They also agreed to continue military cooperation through Army conferences, high-level exchanges, and combined training exercises.

In this regard, Chief Kim is scheduled to attend the 75th anniversary commemorative ceremony of the Battle of Gapyeong at the Commonwealth Memorial in Gapyeong on the 24th, where he will express his gratitude and respect to the veterans and their families.

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