Yoon on Classified Document Leak: "Unbreakable Trust in the ROK-US Alliance Remains Firm" (Update)

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During his state visit to the United States, President Yoon Suk-yeol addressed allegations of South Korean government wiretapping raised by recent U.S. document leaks, stating on the 25th (local time) that "the ironclad trust underpinning the ROK-U.S. alliance cannot be shaken." He also expressed that the situation regarding military support for Ukraine is being closely monitored.

In an interview with NBC News, President Yoon said, "The ROK-U.S. alliance is based on shared values such as freedom, so this issue does not provide a reason to shake the ironclad trust that supports the alliance," adding, "The strong alliance with the United States has not been damaged by the recent leak issue." The interview took place in the United States, where President Yoon was visiting as a state guest for a summit with President Joe Biden.

He reiterated, "If there is trust, it will not be shaken."

Regarding North Korea, President Yoon described expectations for a quick deal in exchange for denuclearization and economic incentives as "unrealistic." He emphasized, "What is important is to ensure that North Korea never relies on nuclear weapons."

On military support for Ukraine, President Yoon stated that the situation could change if large-scale attacks on civilians occur. He explained that he is not under pressure from the White House to expand support, saying, "We are closely monitoring the situation."

Regarding the Taiwan issue, President Yoon reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. He reaffirmed South Korea's opposition to any attempts to change the current situation by force.

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