National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with the Republic of Korea (ROK) National Security Advisor Suh Hoon, and both emphasized the important role of the U.S.-ROK alliance as the linchpin of peace, prosperity and security in northeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Suh held detailed discussions on the current security situation in the region and called on the DPRK to enter into serious and sustained diplomacy towards the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Mr. Sullivan stressed the need for the DPRK to refrain from escalatory actions and also reaffirmed U.S. support for inter-Korean dialogue and cooperation. They acknowledged the important steps taken to broaden and expand the U.S.-ROK relationship following President Moon's visit to Washington in May, and committed to deepening cooperation in critical areas such as advanced technology, secure and trustworthy 5G, resilient supply chains, and global health.
Statement on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with ROK National Security Advisory Suh Hoon
The White House
/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.
