SOUTH Korea hosted a large-scale military parade on the 75th Armed Forces Day.
This likely signifies the country’s stance against its rival, North Korea, amid rising tensions.
South Korea flexed its military might, with thousands of troops marching across the streets of Seoul, along with the country’s homegrown tanks and artillery, to commemorate the 75th Armed Forces Day on Tuesday.
The South Korean military rolled tanks, artillery systems, drones, and ballistic missiles.
300 U.S. Soldiers stationed in the country also joined the parade, as said by the South Korean Defense Ministry.
The parade’s focal point was a 2-kilometer-long precession through the main commercial district of Seoul, leading to the Gwanghwamun Area.
The troops, and also the crowd braved the rainy weather.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol also.
He issued a stern warning against North Korea regarding its nuclear weapons use.
“If North Korea uses nuclear weapons, its regime will be brought to an end by an overwhelming response,” Pres. Yoon Suk-Yeol Republic of Korea said.
Yoon aims to strengthen South Korea’s military alliance with the United States (US).
He also wants to boost the security cooperation between Japan and the U.S., but this move has caused concerns regarding South Korea’s relations with its biggest trading partner, China.
To recall, senior diplomats from South Korea, China, and Japan met in Seoul and agreed to hold the first summit of their leaders at the earliest convenient time.
