2023-04-25 13:35:00
John Kirby, head of the Strategic Communications Coordinator for the National Security Council (NCS) of the US White House, commented on the state visit of President Seok-Yeol Yoon and his wife to the United States, “This visit is the first of a leader in the Indo-Pacific region, and it is a place to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the ROK-US alliance.” It is a place not only to congratulate, but also to look forward to the 70th anniversary in the future.”
In a briefing on the morning of the 25th (local time), Coordinator Kirby said, “Today is a happy and anticipated day, a day to honor the head of state who is making his second state visit to the United States.”
He said, “It will be a blessed place to deepen our wonderful alliance in the future and further strengthen our iron-clad alliance.” Not only that, but it is also exerting a good influence all over the world.”
“Along with this, I would like to say that Korea and the United States are implementing our humanitarian strategy side by side,” said Coordinator Kirby. It will be an opportunity to become,” he said.
He continued, “I expect that the two leaders will not only have a wide-ranging conversation on various issues this time, but also that it will be a place for Korea and the U.S. to congratulate (together) the policies that have been implemented under the diverse and powerful leadership of President Yoon.” “We, the US-ROK Alliance, want to continue to pursue dialogue with North Korea,” he said.
Regarding the schedule that will take place on this day and on the 26th, Coordinator Kirby said, “On this evening, the Korean War Memorial and the First Lady will visit the Korean War Memorial together.” and the heads of state of the two countries will enter into a bilateral meeting.” He also said, “There will be a press conference in the early followingnoon.”
Coordinator Kirby said, “It is expected that it will be a busy state visit,” but also added, “We are looking forward to it a lot.” Coordinator Kirby said, “As I mentioned earlier, the second state visit is very important. There are many important issues that need to be addressed,” he said.
In his final remarks following the Q&A, Coordinator Kirby said, “Before leaving (the briefing), I thank President Yoon for his leadership.” . “We are also seeing changes and great improvements in the relationship between the two countries,” he said. “This is in line with President Biden’s desire to improve Korea-US-Japan relations.”
“Korea and Japan are allies of the United States, and we consider them very valuable,” he said. Thank you.”
Lee Ye-ji, Donga.com reporter leeyj@donga.com
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