Washington D.C (TDI): In the wake of the 6th U.S.-Republic of Korea Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting, which featured Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and ROK Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun Blinken meets with ROK Foreign Minister Chou on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Cho engaged in a constructive dialogue with Secretary Blinken regarding their shared apprehensions about the strengthening ties between Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
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In addition, when Blinken met with ROK FM CHOU, both leaders engaged in a discussion regarding the DPRK’s military presence in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.
The parties engaged in a constructive dialogue regarding initiatives aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation on a diverse array of regional and international challenges.
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The two officials acknowledged their mutual dedication to enhancing the U.S.-ROK Alliance, which serves as a fundamental element for fostering peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.