Prime Minister Kim: "South Korea-US Alliance Expands from Military to Economic Sectors... Meaningful Progress"

Prime Minister Minseok Kim commented on the first South Korea-U.S. summit under the Lee Jaemyung administration on the 26th, stating, "We have agreed to expand the South Korea-U.S. alliance beyond the military to practical cooperation in economic fields such as shipbuilding and manufacturing." He added, "Following the South Korea-Japan summit, this marks another meaningful step forward."

Prime Minister Minseok Kim is attending and speaking at the Cabinet meeting held at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 26th. August 26, 2025. Photo by Yojongjun

Presiding over the 38th Cabinet meeting at the Government Seoul Office that morning, Prime Minister Kim said in his opening remarks, "Both leaders agreed to respond together to the rapidly changing international order and, in particular, to make joint efforts toward establishing peace on the Korean Peninsula and achieving denuclearization."

Prime Minister Kim especially emphasized, "(The holding of this South Korea-U.S. summit) also represents overcoming another hurdle in the process of overcoming the national crisis." He continued, "I extend my support and gratitude to President Lee Jaemyung and all those involved, who have waged an all-out diplomatic campaign for the national interest together with the people." He further requested, "I ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all relevant ministries to thoroughly prepare follow-up measures."

Meanwhile, regarding the People Power Party's leadership election scheduled for that afternoon, Prime Minister Kim stated, "Respecting and cooperating with the National Assembly, which is a 'partner in state affairs' regardless of party affiliation, is a fundamental principle of democracy and a duty of the government." He urged, "I ask all ministers to keep this in mind, to work even more closely with the National Assembly, to listen attentively, and to approach your work accordingly." He also instructed, in relation to the recent heavy rainfall, "I urge the relevant ministries to take special care to prevent flood and landslide damage."

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