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“It is important to start communication between the leaders of the ROK and the United States as soon as possible”
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on the 23rd, “The ROK-US alliance is a linchpin of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and an alliance that shares the values of democracy and the rule of law with the United States.”
Spokesman Kang said, “The two sides reaffirmed the solidity of the ROK-US alliance, which is the basis of our diplomatic and security policy,” and said, “As an alliance moving toward the same direction, global issues such as Corona 19, economic recovery, climate change, cyber, etc. We also shared the recognition that it is imperative to actively cooperate together.”
Seo and Sullivan’s assistants shared their assessment of the recent situation on the Korean peninsula at the call. In addition, the ROK and the United States agreed to jointly discuss and make efforts to achieve the goal of denuclearization and peace settlement on the Korean Peninsula.
Spokesman Kang said, “The two sides agreed that it is important to commence communication between the two leaders as soon as possible,” he said. “In the future, we decided to communicate closely at all times, including the National Security Council (NSC).”