KCCI Urges US President Biden to Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership and Strengthen Korea-US Cooperation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] The Korea Employers Federation (KEF) requested newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden on the 20th to demonstrate inclusive leadership and to expand and strengthen cooperative relations between Korea and the United States.

In its "Comment on the Inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States" released that day, KEF stated, "We sincerely congratulate you on your inauguration," and added, "We hope that based on your extensive experience and democratic leadership, you will resolve domestic and international conflicts and open an era of unity during this challenging time caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)."

It continued, "Given that close international cooperation is more crucial than ever due to COVID-19, we ask you to exercise open and inclusive leadership," and added, "We expect you to strengthen relations with key allies through active diplomacy and policy coordination and to work towards restoring free trade and multilateralism."

Regarding Korea-U.S. relations, KEF emphasized, "The two countries have played a central role in peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and the Asia-Pacific region based on a solid alliance," and stated, "Since broad cooperation has been established not only in security but also in economic, social, and cultural areas, the cooperative relationship between the two countries should be further expanded and strengthened going forward."

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