President Moon Sends Congratulatory Message to Key US Congress Members... Requests Continued Support for "Korea-US Alliance"

President Moon Jae-in is having his first phone call with President-elect Joe Biden of the United States on the morning of the 12th. 2020.11.12 [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sun-hee] President Moon Jae-in sent congratulatory messages to key congressional figures, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Democratic Party), who was re-elected in the U.S. congressional elections held on the 3rd, the Blue House announced on the 13th.

The Blue House stated, "In his congratulatory messages, President Moon expressed his gratitude for the interest and support of the congressional leadership and representatives of Korea-related organizations regarding the Korea-U.S. alliance," adding, "He requested their continued attention and support so that the Korea-U.S. alliance can continue to serve as a core pillar of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and in the region."

The recipients of the congratulatory messages included Speaker Pelosi, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, House Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch (Republican), Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman James Inhofe (Republican), House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (Democratic), House Foreign Affairs Committee Asia-Pacific Subcommittee Chair Ami Bera (Democratic), and Representatives Gerald Connolly (Democratic), Mike Kelly (Republican), Joe Wilson (Republican) (all co-chairs of the Korea Caucus), as well as Senator Dan Sullivan (Republican, co-chair of the Congressional Korea Study Group), totaling 12 federal lawmakers.

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