The speaker, likely a head of state or military leader, is addressing the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea. They express gratitude to the Armed Forces for their dedication and hard work in protecting the nation, both domestically and internationally. They also pay tribute to the martyred soldiers, founding veterans, and reservists who have contributed to the nation's defense.
The speaker emphasizes the role of the military in defending the nation, noting that it has been a last bastion of protection for the liberal democratic Republic of Korea. They highlight the military's contributions to the nation's economic development, including the development of state-of-the-art fighter planes, the world's best Aegis ship, and the record-breaking export of high-performance tanks and self-propelled artillery fighter jets.
The speaker also addresses the current threat posed by North Korea, stating that the regime's advancing nuclear and missile capabilities and its blatant threats to use nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to the people of the Republic of Korea and a major challenge to world peace. They express their commitment to punish North Korea if it provokes, and to end the North Korean regime through an overwhelming response from the ROK-US alliance if North Korea uses nuclear weapons.
The speaker outlines the government's plans to strengthen the ROK-US alliance, further establish a strong security posture in close solidarity with allies, and ensure that the people are not deceived by North Korea's peace tricks. They also discuss the Armed Forces' equipping with an overwhelming response capability and the establishment of a strategic command to provide integrated command of strategic assets.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of defense innovation based on cutting-edge science and technology, including artificial intelligence and manned and unmanned complex combat strategies. They also stress the need to invest in soldiers, improve service conditions, and support the defense industry to contribute to national security and economic development.
Finally, the speaker reiterates the importance of a strong military for peace, stating that only a strong military can guarantee true peace. They express their commitment to create a strong army that can be trusted, and they conclude by celebrating Armed Forces Day and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the nation.
1. The speaker is congratulating the Armed Forces Day on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Palace.
2. The speaker expresses gratitude to the Armed Forces soldiers who are carrying out their national defense duties.
3. The speaker also expresses gratitude to the soldiers deployed to other countries who are dedicating themselves to world peace.
4. The speaker expresses deepest condolences and gratitude to the martyred soldiers, founding veterans, chamjon warriors, and reservists who have protected the free Republic of Korea.
5. The speaker expresses deepest gratitude to the USFK soldiers and their families who have contributed to the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula and created the 70-year history of the ROK-US alliance together.
6. The speaker mentions that the ROK Armed Forces has fulfilled their mission with great responsibility for national defense.
7. The speaker mentions that the military has defended this country with blood from North Korea's communist inauguration plan and North Korea's constant provocations.
8. The speaker mentions that by protecting national security without hesitation, they laid the foundation for remarkable economic development.
9. The speaker mentions that after liberation, their military, which was born in a harsh environment without proper weapons, has now grown into a powerful force in the world that is feared by enemies and trusted by the people.
10. The speaker mentions that they developed state-of-the-art fighter planes with their own hands, built the world's best Aegis ship, and achieved the record-breaking export of high-performance tanks and self-propelled artillery fighter jets.
11. The speaker mentions that during the Korean War, many young people in the free world fought for the freedom of the Republic of Korea.
12. The speaker mentions that North Korea has been fighting for the past several decades and advancing its nuclear and missile capabilities.
13. The speaker mentions that the North Korean regime is obsessed with developing nuclear weapons.
14. The speaker mentions that the suffering of the North Korean people is worsening, and the North Korean regime's exploitation and oppression of the people's human rights continues.
15. The speaker mentions that the North Korean regime must clearly understand that nuclear weapons cannot protect its own security.
16. The speaker mentions that the government will build on the strong ROK-US alliance and further strengthen Korea-U.S.-Japan security cooperation.
17. The speaker mentions that the source of their strong national defense power is the solid military spirit and unwavering adversarial attitude of the soldiers of the Armed Forces.
18. The speaker mentions that the ROK-US alliance has been upgraded into a nuclear-based alliance.
19. The speaker mentions that the scope of cooperation of the ROK-U.S. alliance will be expanded to the space and cyber domains and joint exercises and training will be further strengthened.
20. The speaker mentions that they must quickly achieve defense innovation based on cutting-edge science and technology, including artificial intelligence and manned and unmanned complex combat strategies.
21. The speaker mentions that they must dramatically develop capabilities that will lead the future battlefield, such as cyber and electromagnetics.
22. The speaker mentions that they cannot build a strong military without properly investing in their soldiers.
23. The speaker mentions that they will provide support to enhance combat capabilities in all areas of soldiers' compensation, supply, feeding, housing, and medical care.
24. The speaker mentions that their defense industry is expanding into the world, and many countries are praising the excellence of their weapons.
25. The speaker mentions that the government will strengthen support so that the defense industry, which is the future growth engine and driving high-tech industry, can contribute to national security and grow into a leading industry in economic development.
26. The speaker mentions that only a strong military can guarantee true peace.
27. The speaker mentions that the public's trust and affection for the military is essential to building a strong military.
28. The speaker mentions that as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, they will do their best to create a strong army that can be trusted.