Lee stresses ‘peace’ at West Sea memorial, avoids mention of North Korea

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday emphasized peace and respect for those who gave their lives for the country, during a ceremony marking West Sea Defense Day, without directly referencing North Korea. The annual event commemorates 55 service members killed by North Korea in three separate incidents — the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong in 2002, the sinking of the Cheonan warship in 2010 and the shelling of the island Yeonpyeongdo later that year. The First Battle of Yeonpyeong, which took place in 2

By The Korea Herald