Cheong "Seo Hoon, National Security Office Director, Holds Phone Talks with Sullivan, US National Security Advisor"

Second Phone Call After Sullivan Aide's Appointment... "Agreed to Hold Face-to-Face Talks Soon"

[Asia Economy Reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Lee Ji-eun] Seo Hoon, Director of the National Security Office at the Blue House, held a second phone consultation with Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor.

Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, stated on the 2nd, "Director Seo Hoon conducted a phone consultation with National Security Advisor Sullivan for one hour starting at 9:10 a.m. today. This is the second consultation since the Biden administration took office."

Director Suh Hoon of the National Intelligence Service is attending the full meeting of the Intelligence Committee held at the National Assembly on the 1st. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

Spokesperson Kang explained, "The first call took place on January 23. Both sides reviewed the situation on the Korean Peninsula and the current trends in the U.S. policy toward North Korea," adding, "They agreed that South Korea and the U.S. will continue to cooperate closely and consistently to establish lasting peace."

Spokesperson Kang also said, "The two sides discussed cooperation measures regarding COVID-19 as well as regional and global issues," and added, "They agreed to strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance based on shared values," further noting, "They evaluated the close communication between the two countries, including the NSC, and agreed to hold face-to-face consultations as soon as possible."

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