Shin Kyubaek Meets U.S. House Delegation: "Shipbuilding Cooperation Key Driver for Alliance Strengthening"
On August 14, Minister of National Defense Shin Kyubaek met with a delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives and emphasized that cooperation in the shipbuilding sector could become a key driver of the South Korea-U.S. alliance.
The Ministry of National Defense stated that Minister Shin held talks with two U.S. House members, including Representatives Richard McCormick and Beth Van Duyne, at the ministry building in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. They discussed ways to further develop the South Korea-U.S. alliance and the security situation on the Korean Peninsula.
Minister Shin said, "Having served as a member of the National Defense Committee in the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, I have come to deeply recognize the importance of the legislature in a democratic nation," adding, "The steadfast support of the U.S. Congress for the South Korea-U.S. alliance is a solid foundation that underpins the stable future of our alliance."
Minister Shin also expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support of the U.S. Congress in maintaining a robust combined defense posture and fulfilling the U.S. commitment to extended deterrence for South Korea. The U.S. House delegation agreed during the meeting that U.S. Forces Korea play a crucial role in deterring threats from North Korea and maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
Minister Shin particularly stressed that mutually beneficial cooperation between South Korea and the United States in the shipbuilding and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sectors could serve as a key engine for strengthening the alliance, and requested active cooperation from the U.S. Congress.
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The Ministry of National Defense explained, "Both sides reaffirmed that not only government-to-government cooperation but also active support from the legislatures of both countries is essential for the development of the South Korea-U.S. alliance, and agreed to further strengthen the alliance through continued collaboration."
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