Recently, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasized the importance of emergency response and decisive measures during his inspection of the Army's Fifth Infantry Division, a view that has attracted the attention of the outside world. In response, the Ministry of Defense expressed concern about the security environment on the peninsula and affirmed its stance that it would not clash with North Korea.
BackgroundRecently, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol made this remark when inspecting military forward troops: "In case of attack, defend yourself first and report later." He also singled out the ROK Army's 5th Infantry Division, which is stationed in Yeoncheon, more than 80 kilometers north of Seoul. The move has led to a re-examination of the relationship between the two Koreas and the potential risk of regional conflict.
In response to South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's remarks, the ROK military officially issued a statement in response, expressing its importance and concern for the peaceful and stable environment on the peninsula. They reiterated that the ROK side insists on resolving the issue through dialogue and consultation and does not want to see further escalation and deterioration of tensions. In response to Moon Jae-in's statement, South Korean army general Chung Eun-num said that the South Korean army is ready to carry out its tasks whenever it receives orders from its superiors.
As one of the important forces in Northeast Asia, South Korea's international status and influence cannot be ignored. However, the security and stability of the Korean Peninsula cannot be achieved without the joint efforts and efforts of all parties. The ROK hopes to see the peace and stability on the peninsula respected and maintained, and at the same time, it will resolutely fulfill its responsibilities and obligations. It is believed that with the continuous efforts of all parties, the Korean Peninsula will become a beautiful land.