Lee pledges greater honors for nations that fought in Korean War

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday pledged to expand South Korea's veterans diplomacy, saying the country owes a debt of gratitude to nations that fought to defend it during the Korean War.

In his speech marking the 76th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1950-53 Korean War, Lee paid tribute to the 22 UN sending states that provided military and medical support to South Korea under the unified flag of the UN Command.

Opening his remarks, Lee extended a special acknowledgment to "the diplomatic ...