2023-11-12 13:36:49
▲ President Yoon Seok-yeol is shaking hands with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at his official residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul on the 12th. On this day, President Yoon encouraged the U.S. delegation to the ROK-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) and had dinner with them. 2023.11.12 Provided by the Office of the President. President Yoon Seok-yeol asked, “Please maintain a joint preparedness posture between South Korea and the United States that can immediately and resolutely punish North Korea for any provocation, including a Hamas-style surprise attack.”
President Yoon made this announcement on the 12th when he invited the U.S. delegation from the ROK-U.S. Security Council, including U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Brown, to his official residence in Hannam-dong for a dinner, according to Presidential Office Spokesperson Lee Do-woon.
President Yoon said, “North Korea is directly or indirectly linked to the Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas armed conflict,” adding, “Even if North Korea misjudges and commits any provocation, including a Hamas-style surprise attack, the ROK-US alliance can immediately and resolutely punish North Korea.” “Please maintain preparedness,” he said.
President Yoon emphasized, “This SCM, which marks the 70th anniversary of the ROK-US alliance, will serve as an opportunity to further solidify the status of the ROK-US alliance and reaffirm America’s firm security will for peace on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.”
He continued, “Since South Korea and the United States launched the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) last July to suppress and respond to North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats, the two sides have been working closely to share information, establish a consultation system, and strengthen joint planning and joint execution capabilities.” He said, “Related follow-up measures, such as expanding the deployment of U.S. strategic assets, are being pursued at a rapid pace.”
▲ President Yoon Seok-yeol is shaking hands with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and taking a commemorative photo at his official residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul on the 12th. Provided by the President’s Office. Secretary Austin responded, “It is President Joe Biden’s firm intention to further develop the ROK-US alliance, which is stronger than ever.”
He continued, “The ROK-US NCG consultation is a major concern of President Biden, and through this, we will dramatically strengthen the effectiveness and reliability of extended deterrence capabilities,” and added, “We will defend the Republic of Korea by operating all categories of US military capabilities.” .
Meanwhile, South Korea and the United States will hold the 55th SCM in Seoul on the 13th with the participation of the defense ministers of both countries and discuss ways to strengthen the implementation of extended deterrence, including specifying the operation of the NCG.
Reporter Choi Jae-heon
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