Han Deok-su convenes National Security Council meeting: "Thorough preparedness posture"

Acting Chief Calls Emergency NSC Meeting... Security Situation Review

Acting President Han Duck-soo urgently convened the National Security Council (NSC). He urged maintaining a thorough readiness posture to prevent North Korea from miscalculating and attempting provocations.

On the afternoon of the 14th, Acting President Han held a meeting at the Government Seoul Office and emphasized, "In difficult situations, national security must be prioritized more than ever." The meeting was held in accordance with national crisis-related regulations to assess the current security situation and review preparedness measures across diplomacy, defense, and unification sectors.

Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is presiding over the National Security Council (NSC) meeting held at the Government Seoul Office Building on the afternoon of the 14th. Photo by Yonhap News

Acting President Han stated, "I hope that a flawless readiness posture is maintained so that North Korea cannot attempt any provocations," adding, "There must not be even an inch of security gap." He also called for thorough preparations ahead of the launch of the 'Trump 2nd term.' He said, "In the fluid international situation surrounding the inauguration of the new U.S. administration, we must secure our national interests through agile and proactive diplomacy," and added, "Especially, we must firmly maintain the ROK-U.S. alliance, which is the core axis of our diplomacy, and closely cooperate with allies and the international community."

Acting President Han emphasized once again, "In this grave situation, I urge the diplomatic and security departments to unite and exert all efforts to unwaveringly protect the nation's safety and the people's security."

Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is presiding over the National Security Council (NSC) meeting held at the Government Seoul Office Building on the afternoon of the 14th. Photo by Yonhap News

The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yeol, Minister of Unification Kim Young-ho, Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Sun-ho, Acting Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety Ko Ki-dong, Director of the National Intelligence Service Cho Tae-yong, Director of the Office for Government Policy Coordination Bang Ki-seon, Director of the National Security Office Shin Won-sik, NSC Secretary-General (1st Deputy Director of the National Security Office) Kim Tae-hyo, 2nd Deputy Director In Sung-hwan, and 3rd Deputy Director Wang Yoon-jong.

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