President Moon Meets with US CIA Director... Exchange Views on Korean Peninsula Situation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the morning of the 15th, President Moon Jae-in met with William Burns, Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), who is visiting Korea, and exchanged views on the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

President Moon welcomed Director Burns by saying, "I welcome your first visit to Korea since taking office, and although belated, congratulations on your appointment as the head of the world's top intelligence agency." Director Burns responded, "I express my deep respect for President Moon's will and efforts to establish peace on the Korean Peninsula."

President Moon also expressed gratitude for the U.S. government's active support in facilitating the smooth evacuation of Afghan allies.

President Moon and Director Burns exchanged broad and in-depth opinions on strengthening Korea-U.S. intelligence cooperation and the situation on the Korean Peninsula. President Moon said, "Close intelligence cooperation between the two countries is the strength that supports the solid Korea-U.S. alliance," and added, "I hope intelligence cooperation, which is expanding to include international crime, terrorism, non-proliferation, and cyber issues, will deepen and develop further."

President Moon emphasized, "The Korea-U.S. alliance is the foundation of our security," and requested, "Please contribute to broadening the horizon of cooperation between the two countries based on close intelligence cooperation in the future." Director Burns replied, "I will do my best to play a role in further strengthening the Korea-U.S. alliance."

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