Kim Ki-hyun and Campbell Exchange Views on Public Issues and Korea-Japan Relations: "China Cannot Be Excluded from the Economy"
Kim Ki-hyun Meets with Kurt Campbell, US NSC Coordinator
Agrees on Progress of ROK-US Alliance Triggered by NCG
Kim Ki-hyun, the leader of the People Power Party, met with Kurt Campbell, the U.S. National Security Council (NSC) Indo-Pacific Coordinator, on the 11th (local time) during his visit to the United States to discuss diplomatic issues including China-related matters and Korea-Japan relations.
After a breakfast meeting with Coordinator Campbell held in Washington D.C. that day, Kim told reporters, “The Republic of Korea and the United States face many economic issues in their relationship with China, and a relationship with China is necessary,” adding, “We said that we cannot exclude China from economic issues.”
Kim Ki-hyun, the leader of the People Power Party, is having a breakfast meeting with Kurt Campbell, the U.S. National Security Council Indo-Pacific Coordinator, on the 11th (local time) in Washington D.C., USA. (Photo by People Power Party)
View original imageIn response to Kim’s remarks, Coordinator Campbell reportedly said, “I completely agree. In that regard, my thoughts are the same,” and “I understand Korea’s position on the China relationship. Do not think that the U.S. position is different.”
Kim and Coordinator Campbell also agreed on the importance of regularizing the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) to prevent North Korea’s nuclear proliferation, and concurred that the Korea-U.S. alliance has advanced to a higher level through the NCG.
According to Chief Spokesperson Yoo Sang-beom, Coordinator Campbell also expressed a willingness to continue dialogue with North Korea, stating, “We will maintain continuous talks with North Korea.”
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Coordinator Campbell further said, “President Yoon Suk-yeol has demonstrated courageous leadership in Korea-Japan relations, and U.S. President Joe Biden also appreciates it,” and “The cooperation among Korea, the U.S., and Japan to pursue their shared goals was remarkable, with President Yoon showing leadership beyond imagination,” as relayed by Kim Seok-ki, the chairman of the party’s Overseas Koreans Committee.
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