President Yoon "Increasing the possibility of North Korean provocations in the event of a conflict in Taiwan… Prioritize response to North Korean threats"

President Yun Seok-yeol said, "If there is a military conflict around Taiwan, there is a possibility that the possibility of a North Korean provocation will increase."

In an interview with US CNN broadcast on the 25th (local time), President Yoon answered the question, 'If China attacks Taiwan, will the US support the defense of Taiwan?' "The top priority of the company is to respond to the North Korean threat first, based on a strong defense posture," he said.

When asked if it was because of China that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not meet when he visited South Korea after visiting Taiwan in August, President Yoon said, "There are several opinions about whether the president on vacation should meet Chairman Pelosi, who was invited by the Speaker of the National Assembly. can," he said.

"I had an enjoyable and informative phone call not only with Chairman Pelosi, but with six other members of the House of Representatives, and we had very productive and friendly conversations," he said, noting that he spoke on the phone instead of meeting with Pelosi.

"Chairman Pelosi also understood the situation I was on vacation," he said.

This interview was conducted on the occasion of President Yoon's visit to the UN General Assembly.

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