As stated by Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul today on the margins of APEC. The Secretary and Foreign Minister affirmed the strength and durability of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, which stands as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity for the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. They discussed strong concerns over deepening ties between the DPRK and Russia, particularly the deployment of DPRK troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Cho also discussed how both sides could work together to further strengthen bilateral cooperation on the full range of pressing global and regional issues, including during the ROK's 2025 APEC host year.
