Director of North American Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Also Visits the U.S... Discussing the Direction of 'Korea-U.S. Alliance Dialogue' 추진방향 논의

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Ko Yoon-joo, Director General of the North American Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with Mark Naeper, U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for Korea and Japan, and other State Department officials on the 15th (local time) in Washington, U.S., during the 52nd Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) between Korea and the U.S., to discuss mutual interests.

On the 16th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained, "In the meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary Naeper, we reaffirmed the strength of the ROK-U.S. alliance, the linchpin of peace and security in the region," and "discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region."

They also exchanged views on the 'Alliance Dialogue' agreed to be promoted with the U.S. side during Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-geon's visit to the U.S. last month. The Ministry stated, "We exchanged opinions on the proposal to establish a director-level consultative body called 'Alliance Dialogue,' which was discussed at the ROK-U.S. Deputy Foreign Ministers' Meeting on September 10, and on future directions for its promotion."

Furthermore, Director General Ko met with U.S. congressional officials and think tank experts to exchange views on trends and prospects related to the U.S. presidential election, and agreed to further strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance through close communication between the two countries.

Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, diplomatic and security officials have been visiting the U.S. in succession. Suh Hoon, Director of the National Security Office at the Blue House, visited the U.S. on the 13th and met with Robert O'Brien, White House National Security Advisor, and on the 15th discussed current issues with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

On the 14th, Suh Wook, Minister of National Defense, held the 52nd Security Consultative Meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.

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