Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, Talks with Chung Eui-yong... "Unwavering Commitment to South Korea's Security" (Update)

Condemnation of North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launch
Emphasis on the Importance of the South Korea-US Alliance

Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and Defense Minister Suh Wook are taking a commemorative photo with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin before the Korea-U.S. Foreign and Defense Ministers' Meeting held on the morning of the 18th at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Joint Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken and South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong held a phone call on the 14th (local time) to discuss North Korea's successive missile launches.

The U.S. Department of State issued a press release on the same day, confirming the call between Secretary Blinken and Minister Chung, stating that "Secretary Blinken condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches."

Secretary Blinken emphasized the necessity of trilateral consultations among South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, and reaffirmed that "the ROK-U.S. alliance is a cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region."

The Department of State stated that Secretary Blinken pointed out that North Korea's ballistic missile launches violate multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions and confirmed the U.S.'s unwavering commitment to South Korea's security.

The two ministers reportedly also discussed measures to achieve permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula and complete denuclearization during the call.

The call also included discussions on responses to end the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as current issues such as the situations in Myanmar and Ukraine.

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