Exchange of opinions such as the situation of North Korea begins US-Korea defense minister talks August 9th 12:11
The US Secretary of Defense, Esper, visited Korea for the first time after taking office, met with Defense Minister Jeon Kyung-Doo, and exchanged opinions on the situation in North Korea. As Japan-Korea relations worsen, it will be interesting to see what kind of discussions will be held on agreements to share and protect confidential information on security in Japan and South Korea, which has been requested to be destroyed in Korea.
The US Secretary of Defense, Esper, is visiting Seoul, Korea for the first time after taking office, and has been meeting with Defense Minister Jeon Kyung-Doo at around 11:30 am on the 9th.
The Korean Defense Ministry said that it would be in line with the situation on the Korean peninsula, and since late last month, it has decided to exchange opinions on the response to North Korea that repeats the launch of a flying body that seems to be a short-range ballistic missile. The
On the other hand, in response to the worsening of Japan-Korea relations, South Korea has expressed an opinion calling for the cancellation of the agreement “GSOMIA” for sharing and protecting confidential information on the security of both countries.
Prior to the talks, Secretary Esper has indicated that South Korea will seek to continue the agreement, saying that the abolition of the agreement will have a significant impact on the cooperation of the three countries on the North Korean issue. It will be noticed what will be done.
The meeting will also discuss cooperation with the Volunteer Union, which the United States is aiming to form to secure the Holmes Strait in the Middle East, and the cost of the US military stationed in South Korea, where President Trump is seeking further burdens. It seems to be a thing.