President Moon Meets Pelosi: "Cooperation to Overcome COVID-19"

Meeting with US House Speaker ahead of Korea-US Summit... White House: "North Korea is the central topic of tomorrow's discussions"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jung-min] President Moon Jae-in, who is visiting the United States, said on the 20th (local time), "The ROK-US alliance is the most exemplary alliance in the world," and added, "The recent review of the U.S. North Korea policy has been completed, and throughout the process, the two countries have closely cooperated."

On the same day, President Moon met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House leadership at the U.S. Capitol, stating, "I hope that the ROK-US dialogue starting with today's meeting will deepen cooperation between the two countries in overcoming COVID-19 and economic recovery, and serve as an opportunity to lead global solidarity." Speaker Pelosi responded, "I also hope we can put our heads together on various issues such as the pandemic."

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Meanwhile, during President Moon's visit to the U.S., a bill concerning a Korean War armistice declaration was introduced in the U.S. Congress, drawing attention. Democratic Representative Brad Sherman of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the 'Korean Peninsula Peace Act' on the same day, which centers on a Korean War armistice declaration, signing a peace agreement, and establishing a North Korea-U.S. liaison office.

Representative Sherman explained, "Introducing the bill today does not mean peace will follow tomorrow," adding, "It is a step forward in that direction." North Korea-related issues and other Korean Peninsula matters are expected to be key agenda items at the ROK-US summit scheduled for the afternoon of the 21st. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, "We expect North Korea to be a central topic of discussion tomorrow, as well as China."

On the 21st, President Moon will hold a meeting with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, a one-on-one meeting, a small-group meeting, and an expanded summit as part of the ROK-US summit schedule. The joint press conference of the two leaders is scheduled to be held after the expanded summit and will be broadcast live on TV on the morning of the 22nd Korean time. Prior to the summit, an event between ROK-US companies is planned. Detailed discussions are expected regarding semiconductor and electric vehicle battery supply chains, which are areas of keen interest for both countries.

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