President Yoon Seok-yeol is giving a congratulatory speech at the 2023 National Member Conference of the Living Right Movement held at EXCO in Daegu on the 7th. (Provided by the President’s Office) 2023.11.7/News 1
At a dinner with the U.S. delegation to the ROK-U.S. Security Council (SCM) at his official residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul on the 12th, President Yoon Seok-yeol said, “Even if North Korea misjudges and commits any provocation, including a Hamas-style surprise attack, the ROK-U.S. joint preparedness posture is capable of immediately and resolutely punishing North Korea.” “Please maintain it,” he asked.
President Yoon made this statement at a dinner with the SCM U.S. delegation, including U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Brown, pointing out that North Korea is directly or indirectly linked to the Ukraine War and the Israel-Hamas armed conflict, said Presidential Office Spokesperson Lee Do-woon. This was reported. On this day, President Yoon shared opinions on the Korean Peninsula and international security issues with the U.S. delegation. President Yoon said, “This SCM, which marks the 70th anniversary of the ROK-US alliance, will serve as an opportunity to further solidify the status of the ROK-US alliance and reaffirm America’s firm security will for peace on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.”
In addition, President Yoon said that, taking advantage of the launch of the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) in July by South Korea and the United States to suppress and respond to North Korean nuclear and missile threats, South Korea and the United States will closely cooperate to △ share information △ establish a consultation system △ and strengthen joint planning and joint execution capabilities. One point was evaluated. He also highly evaluated the speedy progress of related follow-up measures, such as expanding the deployment of U.S. strategic assets.
In response, Secretary of Defense Austin conveyed special greetings from U.S. President Joe Biden and responded, “It is President Biden’s firm intention to further develop the ROK-U.S. alliance, which is stronger than ever.” He reaffirmed his firm commitment to defend the Republic of Korea by deploying the full range of U.S. military capabilities. In addition, he added, “The ROK-US NCG consultation is a major concern of President Biden,” and added, “Through this, the effectiveness and reliability of extended deterrence will be dramatically strengthened.”
Secretary of Defense Austin also expressed hope that cooperation in science and technology, including the space and cyber domains, will be promoted between the young generations of Korea and the United States. President Yoon expressed hope that such discussions will continue between Korea and the United States and between Korea, the United States, and Japan.
Attending the dinner were Secretary of Defense Austin, U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip Goldberg, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Brown, Indo-Pacific Command Commander John Aquilino, U.S. Forces Korea Commander Paul Lacamara, and Assistant Secretary for National Security Affairs Eli Ratner. On the Korean side, Minister of National Defense Shin Won-sik, National Security Office Director Cho Tae-yong, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kim Seung-gyeom, National Security Office 1st Deputy Director Kim Tae-hyo, National Security Office 2nd Deputy Director In Seong-hwan, and National Defense Secretary Choi Byeong-ok attended.
Reporter Jang Seok-seok jks@donga.com
2023-11-12 13:46:00
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