South Korea-US Diplomatic Authorities Coordinate on Issues Including North Korea's Opposition to ROK-US Joint Military Exercises

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] On the 10th, the South Korea-U.S. diplomatic authorities discussed recent North Korea policy issues, including North Korea's strong opposition to the South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises, through a high-level phone call.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, First Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-geon and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke by phone that evening, sharing assessments of the recent situation on the Korean Peninsula and exchanging opinions.

The two vice ministers agreed to continue coordinated diplomatic efforts between the two countries to achieve substantial progress toward the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the establishment of lasting peace.

They also agreed to consult frequently on various occasions and to maintain high-level exchanges between South Korea and the U.S. going forward.

The two vice ministers reportedly discussed North Korea's intent to oppose the joint exercises, the possibility of provocations, and future response measures.

North Korea criticized the South Korea-U.S. joint exercises entering the Crisis Management Staff Training (CMST), a preliminary drill for the joint exercises, through a statement by Kim Yo-jong, Deputy Director of the Workers' Party, and did not respond to regular calls via the inter-Korean communication channel.

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