On September 3, high-ranking diplomats from South Korea and the United States met in Washington to discuss strengthening the alliance between the two countries, as well as enhancing trilateral cooperation with Japan and coordinating on North Korea-related issues.
During the meeting between Kim Hong-kyun, South Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister, and Kurt Campbell, the U.S. State Department’s senior official, they reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining high-level communication and cooperation on policy matters. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the past year and pledged to further enhance trilateral cooperation among South Korea, the U.S., and Japan.
The diplomats also agreed to closely coordinate on issues related to North Korean provocations and military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Kim explained South Korea’s goal of a “free and peaceful Korean Peninsula” outlined in the “August 15 Unification Doctrine,” while Campbell reiterated U.S. support for South Korea’s goal of pursuing serious and sustained diplomacy in dealing with North Korea.
Following this meeting, the fifth Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) will take place on September 4, where high-level diplomats and defense officials from both countries will discuss progress in deterring North Korea and enhancing bilateral policy coordination in diplomatic, information, military, and economic (DIME) areas. The goal is to strengthen comprehensive deterrence efforts and address security challenges that impact extended deterrence cooperation.
This ongoing dialogue and cooperation between South Korea and the United States demonstrate the commitment to addressing security challenges in the region and promoting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
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