Pelosi: "Purpose of Visit is to Strengthen Security and Economic Cooperation... Actively Welcome U.S. Investment in Korea"

"How to Show Strong Security Commitment: Expressing Gratitude to US Forces Korea and South Korea"

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@

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] On the 4th, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, emphasized the importance of the security alliance between South Korea and the United States, stating that "one of the main purposes of this Asia tour and visit to Korea is security."

During her remarks at the meeting with National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo held at the National Assembly that day, Speaker Pelosi said, "There are several ways to demonstrate our strong commitment to security. One of them is to express gratitude to our U.S. troops stationed in Korea," adding, "This is very important to us. I plan to meet and encourage the U.S. troops stationed in Korea soon."

"(Another way is) to express gratitude to our ally, South Korea. Discussing how to develop the South Korea-U.S. alliance and how to advance inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries," she said, "In this regard, this visit is very special."

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 Dongju Yoon doso7@

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

Regarding economic issues, she said, "We actively welcome the significant investment from South Korea into the United States," and added, "Korean Americans contribute as entrepreneurs to the growth of the U.S. economy, job creation, and revitalization of local economies."

Speaker Pelosi stated, "I look forward to discussing how to strengthen the economic growth of both countries and the important economic relationship in the region, as well as addressing current issues such as economic crises and COVID-19 during today's talks."

Meanwhile, concerning the issue of comfort women victims of the Japanese military, Speaker Pelosi said, "A resolution related to comfort women was passed in the U.S. Congress, initiated by Representative Honda, who is Japanese American. Although there were many difficulties, I am proud that it was passed," adding, "This resolution condemned the poor treatment of comfort women and allowed us to reflect our opinions to Japanese officials."

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