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Republic of Korea National Day

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Republic of Korea National Day

Press Statement

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

August 14, 2024

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend a heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Korea on this joyous and celebratory National Day.

We commemorate our two great countries' enduring friendship and the founding of your republic, which has grown into a beacon of democracy and enabled prosperity for millions of people. Seventy-one years later, the United States remains firmly committed to our ironclad Alliance with the Republic of Korea. Together, we will continue to work side-by-side, upholding our shared values of international peace and stability, human rights, and individual liberties.

Best wishes to the people of the Republic of Korea on this National Day.