[정치]President Moon “concerns about launching North Korean missiles… steadfast security posture”

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President Moon Jae-in said yesterday that it would never be desirable to disrupt the atmosphere of dialogue regarding North Korea’s missile test launch.

On the Day of the West Sea Protection, President Moon, who introduced the name of the newest frigate as’Cheonan,’ emphasized stronger defense power and a firm security posture than ever before.

Reporter Na Yeon-soo reports.

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A day to commemorate the heroes of the West Sea Guardian who closed their eyes while protecting our seas,

The sixth anniversary of the West Sea Protection Day this year was held for the first time on the ship of the Navy’s 2nd Fleet Command, which oversees the operation of the West Sea.

President Moon, who attended the ceremony following last year, expressed regret that the public is concerned about the North Korean missile test launch the day before.

In particular, he pointed out that now is the time for both the South, North and the United States to work hard to continue dialogue.

[문재인 / 대통령 : 대화의 분위기에 어려움을 주는 일은 결코 바람직하지 않습니다.]

It is in the same vein as the previous statement by the NSC Standing Committee that expressed deep concern over North Korea’s missile launch amid a review of the US policy toward North Korea.

Regarding the people, he said that Korea has sufficient missile capabilities to defend itself, and that it is firmly prepared with strong defense capabilities and a solid ROK-US alliance.

[문재인 / 대통령 : 어떤 도발도 물리칠 수 있는 확고한 안보대비 태세를 갖추고 있다는 것을 국민께 자신 있게 말씀드립니다.]

It was also revealed directly that the name of the new Daegu-class frigate launched in 2023 was decided as’Cheonan’.

The Cheonan will be reborn as a 2,800-ton-class main escort capable of carrying out anti-aircraft, anti-ship, and anti-submarine operations as well as on-the-ground warfare.

[문재인 / 대통령 : ‘천안함’ 역시 영웅들과 생존 장병들의 투혼을 담아 찬란하게 부활할 것입니다.]

President Moon thanked the soldiers for the hard work of the soldiers, saying that no soldiers lost their lives in the West Sea in the past four years due to armed conflict or provocation, and the government promised to remember and honor their dedication to the country.

In particular, he requested that the people’s hearts be united in the spirit of protecting the West Sea, saying that the power of national unity is the strongest defense force and security.

YTN Na Yeon-su[[email protected]]is.

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