"South Korea-US, a Stronger Security Alliance"... Kim Ki-hyun Discusses Follow-up Measures to Yoon's 'Washington Declaration'

70th Anniversary of the Korea-US Alliance Marked by Delegation Formation
"Ruling Party Expresses Support Willingness"
Controversy over Yangpyeong Highway Called "Democratic Party's Own Goal"

Kim Ki-hyun, leader of the People Power Party, departed on the 10th to visit the United States in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Korea-US alliance. Kim plans to visit Washington DC, New York, and Los Angeles (LA) over a 5-night, 7-day schedule. During this period, Kim and the delegation will meet with White House and government officials, as well as members of both the House and Senate, to explore ways to strengthen the Korea-US alliance.

Before departure at Incheon International Airport, Kim told reporters, "I will do my best to ensure that the Korea-US alliance develops into a stronger security alliance, economic alliance, and alliance of liberal democracy."

The delegation is scheduled to discuss follow-up implementation measures related to the 'Washington Declaration,' a result of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s state visit to the US in April. Kim said, "I clearly remember how the Korea-US security alliance matured to a new level through the Washington Declaration," adding, "I intend to express the ruling party’s commitment to support and cooperate to ensure concrete implementation."

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The delegation includes Secretary-General Lee Cheol-gyu, Chairman of the Overseas Koreans Committee Kim Seok-gi (secretary of the National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee), chief spokespersons Yoo Sang-beom and Kang Min-guk, Party Leader’s Secretary-General Koo Ja-geun, and Party International Committee Chairman Lee Jae-young.

Meanwhile, regarding the Democratic Party’s allegations of preferential treatment for First Lady Kim Geon-hee’s family related to the Seoul-Yangpyeong highway route change, Kim said, "The Democratic Party has made a blunder," adding, "They are spreading completely fake news and rumors, stumbling around and being criticized by the residents of Yangpyeong."

He also criticized the Democratic Party’s conduct during the visit of Rafael Grossi, IAEA Director General, saying, "The Democratic Party should reflect on their disrespectful and very rude behavior during the visit," and added, "The Democratic Party should seriously reconsider who benefits from such rude actions that degrade our national dignity."

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