US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit South Korea following Japan to meet with Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and emphasize the importance of working with Japan and others to respond to the threat of North Korea's nuclear weapons and missiles. I emphasized.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Austin have been visiting South Korea since the 17th, following Japan.
Foreign Minister Antony Blinken, who met with Secretary of State Blinken on the night of the 17th, welcomed the opening statement, saying, "The alliance with the United States is the basis of our diplomacy and the cornerstone of peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia and the world."
Meanwhile, Secretary Blinken said, "We will continue to cooperate with South Korea and allies including Japan toward the denuclearization of North Korea," and with Japan and others to respond to the threat of North Korea's nuclear weapons and missiles. He emphasized the importance of working together.
According to the South Korean side's announcement, at the meeting, they exchanged opinions on the situation on the Korean Peninsula and confirmed that the North Korean issue is a serious issue that should be dealt with promptly and that it is necessary to coordinate the strategy between the two countries. is.
They also agreed on the importance of cooperation between Japan, the United States and South Korea.
Prior to this, Defense Secretary Austin met with Defense Minister Seo Wook, and South Korean officials pointed out that it is important for Austin to cooperate with Japan, the United States and South Korea through improving Japan-South Korea relations. I made it clear.