Washington: The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution recognizing South Korea as a "linchpin" of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific, as it marked the 75th anniversary of the Korean War's outbreak.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the office of Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) announced that the resolution was endorsed by the upper chamber on Wednesday. The resolution highlights South Korea's transformation from a war-torn nation into a "robust market economy, a vibrant democracy, a strong ally of the U.S. and a bedrock contributor to regional stability and the global community."
In the resolution, the Senate acknowledges South Korea as a "vital treaty ally and linchpin of peace, security, trade, and democratic values for Northeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region." It also reaffirms the U.S. commitment to maintaining a "strong, modern and fully prepared military force capable of deterring aggression and defending national security interests."
Furthermore, the resolution urges Americans to remember the Korean War not as the "forgotten war," but as the "noble war," stating that it "preserved freedom for millions and exemplified the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the U.S. Armed Forces." The 1950-53 war concluded with an armistice agreement, keeping the two Koreas technically at war, with the U.S.-led U.N. Command overseeing the armistice enforcement.