Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and US Pacific Fleet Commander "Close Communication in the ROK-US Alliance"

[Asia Economy Military Specialist Yang Nak-gyu] Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, stated that "to achieve the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, we plan to further develop the cooperative relationship with the Pacific Fleet Command."

On the 10th, at the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) headquarters in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Won In-chul met with Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and said, "South Korea is America's strongest ally, and close cooperation is of utmost importance for peace and stability in the region," adding, "We will communicate closely to strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance and combined defense posture."

Chairman Won congratulated Admiral Paparo on his appointment as Commander of the Pacific Fleet and said, "We will further develop the cooperative relationship with the Pacific Fleet Command to militarily support the efforts of both governments for the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the establishment of lasting peace."

The JCS stated that Admiral Paparo's visit to Korea was conducted to strengthen ties with key allies in the Indo-Pacific region following his appointment as Commander of the Pacific Fleet on the 5th of last month.

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