{"id":2201993,"date":"2023-08-16T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T23:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2201993"},"modified":"2023-08-15T19:04:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T10:04:36","slug":"yoon-suk-yeol-addresses-the-nation-in-national-liberation-day-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/08\/yoon-suk-yeol-addresses-the-nation-in-national-liberation-day-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoon Suk-yeol addresses the nation in National Liberation Day speech"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a commemorative <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.president.go.kr\/president\/speeches\/mSgAkgfP\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">address<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> marking the nation\u2019s 78th National Liberation Day, President Yoon Suk-yeol celebrated South Korea\u2019s trajectory from a colonized nation to a \u201cglobal pivotal state\u201d while stressing the country\u2019s enduring challenges. Yoon paid homage to patriots who championed independence and underscored the founding vision of South Korea: a nation built on freedom, democracy and respect for human rights. Highlighting the stark contrast between the democratic prosperity of South Korea and the repressive regime of North Korea, he warned against \u201canti-state forces that blindly follow communist totalitarianism, distort public opinion, and disrupt society through manipulative propaganda.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoon further emphasized the importance of international alliances, singling out the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement and the U.S.-ROK alliance. In a nod to regional dynamics, he cited cooperation with Japan and underscored the growing significance of U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral security efforts, especially concerning North Korean threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoon\u2019s National Liberation Day address will likely ignite a fresh wave of political controversy in South Korea, particularly with his mention of \u201canti-state forces\u201d undermining the nation\u2019s democratic fabric. This phrase, the most potent in his lexicon to date, was widely interpreted as veiled criticism against his predecessor, Moon Jae-in, and other progressive political opponents. In the past, Yoon has employed terms such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/08\/president-yoon-urges-dismantling-of-construction-cartel-amid-safety-concerns\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cvested interests\u201d and \u201ccartels\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to decry critics and specific sectors like labor unions, the solar energy industry and the private education sector. However, the use of \u201canti-state forces\u201d marks a sharp escalation in his rhetoric.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoon\u2019s pointed language underscores a broader strategy that appears to double down on conservative talking points in a likely attempt to rally his base. The approach may reinforce his standing among staunch conservative supporters but risks further polarizing an already divided political landscape. Rather than seeking unity through his speech, Yoon seems to be solidifying his base at a potential cost of wider national cohesion.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-tags\"><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/tag\/domestic-politics\/\"><span class=\"tag\">Domestic Politics<\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a commemorative address marking the nation\u2019s 78th National Liberation Day, President Yoon Suk-yeol celebrated South Korea\u2019s trajectory from a colonized nation to a \u201cglobal pivotal state\u201d while stressing the country\u2019s enduring challenges. 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