Lee Nak-yeon: "The ROK-US Alliance Will Grow Stronger in the Biden Presidency"

Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon is giving a greeting at the "Democratic Party Discussion on the Foreign Policy Direction of the Next U.S. Administration and Prospects for the Korean Peninsula Policy," held on the 6th at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Nahana] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, congratulated Joe Biden on his election as president and expressed hope for strengthening the Korea-US alliance.

On the 8th, when Joe Biden, the US presidential candidate, and Kamala Harris, the vice-presidential candidate, secured a majority of the electoral votes needed to win the election, effectively confirming their victory, Lee said on Facebook, "Congratulations," adding, "I believe the American people have placed their trust and support in President-elect Biden's extensive experience, democratic leadership, and belief in unity and inclusion."

He also stated, "As President-elect Biden's campaign slogan 'Build Back Better' suggests, I expect him to build a greater America."

Lee agreed with Biden's assertion that "cooperation with other countries that share values will amplify America's strength," and expressed hope that "the Korea-US alliance will become even stronger during President Biden's era."

He continued, "Based on a strong alliance, Korea and the United States will continue to closely cooperate for peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia and the world."

Lee especially emphasized, "I hope the peace process on the Korean Peninsula will be restarted and that a turning point for lasting peace will be established as soon as possible."

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