Seoul says South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea
The two allies also agreed to keep a solid combined defense posture and hold follow-up talks on tariffs, investment and security cooperation.
- On Monday, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation on resolving North Korea's nuclear issue and ensuring peace on the Korean Peninsula.
- President Donald Trump's recent scaling back of joint military exercises created friction, as he pushed Seoul to support U.S. efforts in the Iran war, pressures Cho previously noted appeared linked to unresolved investment issues.
- South Korea's $350 billion investment pledge under a 2025 trade deal represents a potential friction point; Seoul has yet to finalize details, though Washington has sent a proposal outlining projects for consideration.
- Cho underscored South Korea's commitment to help restore free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, recognizing the active leadership of Trump and the United States in addressing Middle East issues within the broader US-ROK Alliance.
- Both sides agreed to work toward "mutually beneficial" outcomes on pending issues including tariffs, investment, and security cooperation, with plans to meet in the near future for in-depth discussions on the Alliance.
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South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea
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Seoul says South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Monday, and Seoul said they agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation on resolving the North Korean nuclear issue, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.
[Seoul, Washington, Joint] South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio held a telephone conversation on the 24th to discuss North Korea's nuclear program, both governments announced. Following U.S. President Trump's expressed desire for a U.S.-North Korea summit, Cho spoke about resuming dialogue with North Korea and achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Seoul spoke with the Secretary of State of the United States on Monday (24), reported South Korean media
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