Korea-US Follow-up Discussions on North Korea Policy... Sung Kim "Values Korea's Opinion"

Noh Kyu-duk, Director General for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is guiding the seat after finishing a photo session before a meeting with Sung Kim, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul on the 19th. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Noh Kyu-duk, Head of the Korean Peninsula Peace Negotiation Headquarters, held a meeting with Sung Kim, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, to discuss follow-up measures on North Korea policy.

On the morning of the 19th, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Noh stated during the meeting with Acting Assistant Secretary Sung, "Over the past two days, we have had productive and meaningful consultations on issues related to the ROK-U.S. alliance and the Korean Peninsula," and announced that follow-up discussions after the ministerial meeting will proceed.

Referring to the joint statement issued after the ROK-U.S. Foreign and Defense Ministers (2+2) meeting, Noh mentioned that both countries agreed on establishing a comprehensive strategy for North Korea’s denuclearization, saying, "I hope we can have productive and meaningful consultations on the North Korean nuclear issue at the working level."

Acting Assistant Secretary Sung also responded, "From the early stages of reviewing North Korea policy, we have maintained close contact," adding, "We will place great importance on South Korea’s views during the comprehensive review of North Korea policy."

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