Jung Jin-seok Meets with Goldberg, U.S. Ambassador to Korea… "The ROK-U.S. Alliance is Stronger in Difficult Times"

"Overcome North Korean Nuclear Threat through ROK-US Military Alliance"
Goldberg: "ROK-US Alliance Includes Extended Deterrence"
"Condolences to Families for American Youth Victims in Itaewon Tragedy"

People Power Party Emergency Response Committee Chairman Jeong Jin-seok is meeting with Philip Goldberg, the U.S. Ambassador to Korea, at the National Assembly on the 1st. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] Jeong Jin-seok, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, emphasized the importance of the Korea-US alliance during a meeting with Philip Goldberg, the US Ambassador to Korea, on the 1st.

Chairman Jeong met Ambassador Goldberg at the National Assembly and said, "The alliance between the two countries is more vibrant and energetic than ever, and the bond between the peoples of both countries is stronger than ever," adding, "The alliance and solidarity between the two countries become stronger in difficult times."

He then referred to North Korea's recent successive nuclear missile provocations, stating, "It is very important to give the people confidence that the Korea-US military alliance can sufficiently overcome North Korea's nuclear threat," and added, "I hope Ambassador Goldberg will be recorded in history as the ambassador who built the strongest Korea-US alliance."

Ambassador Goldberg responded, "The alliance between the two countries is based on cooperation at various levels," and said, "As Chairman Jeong mentioned, security is one area, including extended deterrence to protect Korea and the Korean people."

The 'Itaewon Halloween tragedy' was also mentioned. Chairman Jeong said, "Two American youths lost their lives in this accident. Please convey my sincere condolences to the bereaved families, who must be deeply saddened, Ambassador Goldberg," to which Ambassador Goldberg replied, "As President Joe Biden said, the United States stands with Korea in this tragic time," and added, "I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured."

Ambassador Goldberg, who took office in July, visited the National Assembly for the first time on this day for a courtesy call. After meeting Chairman Jeong, he is scheduled to meet Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea.

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