Saturday, July 27, 2013

Both Koreas Celebrate 60th Anniversary of The Armistice

Kim Jong-un, left, Li Yuanchao, right
Saturday saw the sixtieth anniversary to the signing of the Korean War Armistice.

In the North, it was celebrated with one of the largest military parades that the country had ever seen.

China's Vice President Li Yuanchao joined Kim Jong-un during the festivities.

The North's celebrations focused on their "Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War" and "defeat of the American invaders".

South Korea celebrated in a more subdued tone, honoring those who died to maintain the country's freedom.

President Park Geun-hye reminded them that the war is not actually over and that just a ceasefire keeps the North from renewing the fighting.

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