Kim Dae-sik, a member of the People Power Party representing Sasang District in Busan, who is visiting the United States to attend President Trump's inauguration, met with a key figure from President-elect Trump's team to discuss bilateral issues.


On the 20th, Kim's office announced that in Washington D.C., he met with Mark Burns, the White House Chief designate and special advisor to the Trump administration, confirming the value of the Korea-U.S. alliance and exchanging broad opinions on various issues.


On Facebook that day, Kim stated, "At the luncheon, I confirmed that the Trump administration deeply understands the importance of the Korea-U.S. alliance." He added, "We agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in various fields such as politics, economy, and culture."


Mark Burns, the special advisor, has been a prominent voice representing the Trump campaign since the 2016 U.S. presidential election. In particular, he has conveyed the direction and values of the Trump administration through religious messages.


Kim also conveyed, "Emphasizing the strong spirit and resilience of the Korean people, who have overcome numerous difficulties, I expressed the greatness of the Korean people, stating that the Korea-U.S. alliance is central to South Korea's security and prosperity, as well as peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region."



Kim stressed, "I will devote efforts to firmly strengthening the Korea-U.S. alliance and expanding cooperative relations between the two countries so that South Korea can maintain a more dignified position in the international community and become a country that our people are proud of."

Kim Dae-sik, a member of the People Power Party, is greeting Mark Burns, special advisor to Trump.

Kim Dae-sik, a member of the People Power Party, is greeting Mark Burns, special advisor to Trump.

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