Lee vows to strengthen S. Korea-U.S. alliance in ceremony marking Korean War battle

What happened: President Lee Jae Myung pledged to strengthen the South Korea-U.S. alliance at a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as the Battle of Lake Changjin. Key numbers: 76th anniversary; Korean War dated 1950-53. Why it matters: Lee said the alliance would be furthered based on the values of freedom and peace defended by the battle's heroes, and thanked U.S. troops for their sacrifice.

President Lee Jae Myung pledged to strengthen the South Korea-U.S. alliance at a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as the Battle of Lake Changjin.

Lee said the alliance would be furthered based on the values of freedom and peace defended by the battle's heroes, and thanked U.S. troops for their sacrifice.