Jinpyo Kim and Pelosi "Actively Considering Resolution Commemorating 70th Anniversary of Korea-US Alliance" (Comprehensive)

Pelosi "Promise to Pass Resolution Commemorating 70th Anniversary of Korea-US Alliance... Will Strengthen Congressional Relations"

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, who is visiting Korea, visited the National Assembly on the 4th and is taking a commemorative photo with Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, who is visiting Korea, is speaking at a meeting with Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly, held at the National Assembly on the 4th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Speaker of the National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agreed to actively consider adopting a commemorative resolution marking the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the two countries.

Speaker Kim made this announcement in a joint press release after holding a bilateral meeting with Speaker Pelosi, who visited the National Assembly on the 4th. Kim said of Pelosi’s visit, “This is the first official visit by a sitting U.S. House Speaker in 20 years,” adding, “Following the inauguration of our new government, the consecutive visits by the U.S. President and then the House Speaker will serve as a symbolic and important milestone in the Korea-U.S. relationship.”

During the talks, both speakers noted that the Korea-U.S. alliance is expanding into military security, economic, and technological cooperation and discussed ways to enhance collaboration. Kim stated, “As a result of the discussions, both sides recalled that next year marks the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance and agreed to actively consider adopting a commemorative resolution reflecting the expectations of the peoples of both countries for the alliance’s development.”

Regarding practical cooperation, Kim said, “On our side, we highly appreciate the U.S. Congress passing the ‘Infrastructure Law’ at the end of last year and the ‘CHIPS and Science Act’ last month, and we requested congressional cooperation to ensure these translate into tangible benefits for Korean companies operating in the U.S.”

He added, “We also discussed legislative measures to establish professional visa quotas to support advanced technology and supply chain cooperation at the human level, as well as bills granting citizenship to Korean adoptees.”

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, who is visiting Korea, is speaking at a meeting with Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly, held at the National Assembly on the 4th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

The two speakers also consulted on North Korea and the North Korean nuclear issue. Kim said, “Both sides expressed concern over the increasingly severe threat level from North Korea and agreed to support the efforts of both governments to achieve practical denuclearization and peace settlement through international cooperation and diplomatic dialogue, based on strong and extended deterrence against North Korea that our people can feel.”

Kim added, “Pro-Korea lawmakers have entered the U.S. Congress in large numbers and are actively engaged. Institutional frameworks for various cooperation, such as the Korea Caucus, Korea Study Group, and Congressional Diplomacy Forum, are in place,” expressing hope that this consultation will further strengthen cooperation between the two countries’ legislatures.

Meanwhile, the Korean side was accompanied by People Power Party floor leader Kwon Seong-dong, Democratic Party floor leader Park Hong-geun, and members of the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee. From the People Power Party, Rep. Yoon Jae-ok (chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee) and Rep. Yoon Sang-hyun attended, while from the Democratic Party, Reps. Kim Sang-hee, Lee Won-wook, and Lee Jae-jung participated.

On the U.S. side, attendees included Gregory Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Mark Takano, Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee; Representatives Susan DelBene and Raja Krishnamoorthi; Korean-American Representative Andy Kim; and Philip Goldberg, U.S. Ambassador to Korea.

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