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On September 26th, 2023, a significant military parade took place in downtown Seoul to commemorate the 75th Armed Forces Day and demonstrate South Korea's military prowess in response to escalating North Korean threats. The parade showcased key elements of South Korea's defense system, including the Kill Chain, Korean Air and Missile Defense (KAMD), and Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation (KMPR). President Yoon Suk Yeol participated alongside military personnel and the public, marking the first time a South Korean leader has done so on Armed Forces Day in a decade. This display was intended to emphasize the event's importance. The parade featured more than 3,700 service members, including U.S. Forces Korea soldiers, displaying trust and appreciation for the Armed Forces. Notably, it was the first time in a decade that a military parade was staged in Seoul, with a focus on showcasing advanced combat forces and demonstrating combined combat readiness across various branches of the military. The parade also revealed South Korea's home-developed missile defense system, L-SAM, for the first time.
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S. Korea flexes military might in rare parade with US in central Seoul
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