Celebrating Independence Day in Seoul

Defense Minister Han Min-koo, right, makes a toast with U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert, center, and U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Vincent Brooks during a ceremony for the early celebration of the 240th anniversary of the Independence Day for the United States at Some Sevit on Banpo Hangang Park in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul, Friday. / Yonhap