Attends the 70th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Korean Freedom Federation for the second consecutive year
“Syngman Rhee, implanted the values of freedom in this land”
“Park Chung-hee instilled confidence in the people”
“Establish a correct view of history, nation, and security”,
President Yoon Seok-yeol giving a congratulatory speech at the 70th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Korean Freedom Federation held at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon on the 4th. President’s Office photojournalist,
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, ‘On the 4th, President Yoon stated, “In order to protect freedom, we must fight against false incitement and restore justice and truth.” President Yoon revealed the direction of national governance by evaluating former Presidents Syngman Rhee and Park Chung-hee as “great leaders” rather than directly criticizing the opposition.’,
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, ‘President Yoon attended the 70th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Korean Freedom Federation held at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon that day and expressed, “Freedom cannot exist on falsehood and incitement.”.’,
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, ‘President Yoon remarked, “The freedom and prosperity we enjoy now were not obtained easily for free. They were achieved through the blood and sweat of great citizens and leaders.” He continued, “President Syngman Rhee implanted the values of freedom in this land and founded the Republic of Korea based on freedom even amidst the chaos following liberation. President Park Chung-hee instilled confidence in our people by declaring ‘We can do it if we try’ amidst the ruins of war and achieved the Han River Miracle together with the nation.”‘,
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, ‘At last year’s founding event of the Freedom Federation, President Yoon devoted much time to criticize the opposition. In particular, he caused a stir by referring to the government of President Moon Jae-in as “anti-national forces.” This year, while reducing mentions of domestic politics, he focused on praising former Presidents Syngman Rhee and Park Chung-hee.’,
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, ‘President Yoon also spent considerable time criticizing North Korea. He stated, “North Korea, which chose communist totalitarianism, remains the last nest of darkness and poverty on the planet. The North Korean regime is intensifying its nuclear and missile capabilities despite repeated warnings from the international community and has recently engaged in despicable provocations such as releasing sewage balloons. It even signed a treaty with Russia that directly violates resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.”‘,
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, ‘President Yoon proclaimed, “I and our government will firmly protect our freedom and prosperity not with words but with strength.” He asserted, “We will not take a single step back in safeguarding our nation, the Republic of Korea, and protecting the freedom and lives of our people.” At the site, loud applause erupted along with calls of ‘Yoon Seok-yeol.”,
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, ‘President Yoon stated, “The reason the Freedom Federation was established immediately following the Korean War was to defend us against external enemies seeking to invade the sovereignty of a free Republic of Korea and to fight against internal forces sympathetic to the enemy.” He added, “The establishment of the Freedom Federation was to foster a resolute attitude and determination to fiercely fight the forces threatening freedom both inside and outside Korea.”‘,
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, ‘President Yoon stressed, “Freedom exists on justice and truth. Freedom cannot exist on falsehood and incitement.” He emphasized, “In order to protect freedom, we must fight against false incitement and restore justice and truth. That is the starting point of the struggle for freedom.”‘,
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, ‘President Yoon concluded, “Global complex crises are becoming serious challenges to our economy, and conflicts and confrontations in our society are threatening the sustainable future of the Republic of Korea. Especially in such times, it is more important than ever to establish a correct view of history, a responsible view of the nation, and a firm view of security. I ask once again that the Freedom Federation take the lead in firmly preserving the identity of the Republic of Korea.”‘,
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, ‘The Freedom Federation, which began as the ‘Asian Peoples’ Anti-Communist Federation’ in June 1954 immediately after the Korean War, has been considered a leading conservative revolutionary organization. President Yoon attended the founding ceremony of the Federation last year as an incumbent president for the first time in 24 years and attended for the second consecutive year this year.\n’