<기사제목>Presidential Office: Kim Sung-han, National Security Office Chief, and Sullivan, US National Security Advisor, Talk... Strengthening ROK-US Cooperation (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Kim Sung-han, Director of the National Security Office at the Presidential Office, and Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor, have agreed to strengthen South Korea-U.S. cooperation on North Korea in response to North Korea's missile launches.

The Presidential Office stated on the 13th, "Director Kim had a phone call with Advisor Sullivan last night," adding, "Both sides expressed serious concerns over North Korea's recent provocations, including the ballistic missile launches, and agreed to further strengthen South Korea-U.S. cooperation on North Korea."

It continued, "Both sides share the view that U.S. President Biden's visit to South Korea will be an important turning point for strengthening the comprehensive strategic alliance between South Korea and the U.S., and they will continue to cooperate to ensure a successful visit through reviewing key agenda items."

Additionally, "Both sides agreed on the necessity of establishing a close consultation system among the security chiefs of South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, considering the situation on the Korean Peninsula and various international issues, and will continue consultations in various forms, including face-to-face meetings," it added.

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