Senior U.S. diplomat says Korean War troops' ultimate sacrifices underscore 'freedom is not free'
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-07-28 03:43 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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WASHINGTON, July 27 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat said Monday the ultimate sacrifices of troops during the 1950-53 Korean War underscore that "freedom is not free," adding that their service helped transform South Korea from a war-ravaged nation into "one of the world's most dynamic democracies and vibrant economies."
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