U.S. Department of Defense
On January 30, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held an introductory call with the Republic of Korea (ROK)'s Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho. The Acting Minister congratulated the Secretary on his appointment and the two leaders discussed the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and the strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. Secretary Hegseth reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defending the ROK under President Trump's leadership and both leaders also reiterated their shared focus on maintaining a strong combined U.S.-ROK defense posture. Both the Secretary and the Minister agreed to remain in close contact moving forward.
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