U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to the security of the Korean Peninsula, emphasizing the enduring U.S.-South Korea alliance and warning against the continued threat of communism in Asia.

In a message released by the White House on July 29, a day after South Korea observed the anniversary of the Korean War armistice, Trump called the U.S.-South Korea alliance “ironclad” and praised the sacrifices made during the 1950–53 Korean War. The war ended with an armistice signed on July 27, 1953, but a formal peace treaty was never concluded.

“Although the evils of communism still persist in Asia, American and South Korean forces remain united in an ironclad alliance to this day,” Trump said. He stressed the principles of “peace through strength” and reaffirmed a “steadfast commitment to safeguarding the Korean Peninsula.”

Trump also paid tribute to over 36,000 Americans who died during the war and vowed continued support for military forces and veterans. “We honor the patriots who fought and died in Korea so that freedom might endure both on our land and beyond our shores,” he said.

Recalling his historic June 2019 visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea, Trump noted his direct meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un — the first time a sitting U.S. president crossed into North Korean territory.

Trump also highlighted his administration’s “maximum pressure campaign” and enforcement of sanctions on North Korea to push for denuclearization, maintaining a tough stance during his term.

The message comes amid ongoing tensions in the Korean Peninsula and global efforts to revive stalled denuclearization talks with Pyongyang.