South Korea-US Foreign Ministers' Phone Call... "Strong Condemnation of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine"

Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeong Eui-yong. [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the morning of the 26th that the two ministers had a phone call and exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, the Korean Peninsula issue, Iran, and other mutual concerns. This call took place about two weeks after the Korea-U.S. Foreign Ministers' meeting held on the 12th in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The two ministers exchanged in-depth opinions on the recent situation in Ukraine. In particular, they strongly condemned Russia's military invasion of Ukraine as a violation of the principles of the UN Charter and urged its immediate cessation. They also reaffirmed their firm support for Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.

Secretary Blinken expressed his appreciation for South Korea's strong commitment to cooperation while closely coordinating with the international community.

Furthermore, the two ministers exchanged views on the recent situation on the Korean Peninsula, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the Republic of Korea and the United States agreed to continue efforts for denuclearization and the establishment of permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula based on a fully coordinated North Korea strategy.

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