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US government also issued a warning voice against North Korea after mentioning military action. The U.S. Department of Defense said the ROK-US combined defense posture was strong, and the State Department again emphasized its commitment to defend Korea, such as iron and steel.

Correspondent Correspondent Kim Soo-hyung came to Washington from Washington.

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Regarding the formalization of military action by Kim Yeo-jung, North Korea's first vice president, the Pentagon said, "We are committed to maintaining a solid ROK-US combined defense posture."

Although he did not give a specific stance on the discourse of Kim First Vice President, it is interpreted to have bypassed North Korea's military action by emphasizing the combined defense posture.

In a direct expression, the US State Department also urged North Korea to return to the denuclearization negotiations.

In particular, the State Department emphasized that the United States' commitment to defending South Korea is like iron and steel.

It seems that they emphasized their willingness not to face North Korea's provocation over a strong ROK-US alliance.

The State Department again said it was disappointed with North Korea's recent actions and statements.

The United States stressed that North Korea is urging them to avoid provocations and return to diplomacy and cooperation.

The U.S. government's response is interpreted as an intention not to tolerate North Korea's adverse effects of high-profile provocations on President Trump's reelection.