Seoul says South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea
The diplomats also agreed to address tariffs, investment and security cooperation, and to meet soon for deeper talks, the ministry said.
- 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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Seoul says South Korea and US vow close co-operation on North Korea, Asia News
WASHINGTON — South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Monday (Aug 24), and Seoul said they agreed to maintain close communication and co-operation on resolving the North Korean nuclear issue, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.The US State Department issued only a brief statement on the phone call, which comes at a...
South Korea, US Agree to Continue Close Cooperation on North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun agreed to continue “close coordination” on North Korea’s nuclear weapons issue and maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula during a phone call on Aug. 24. The two officials spoke on a range of issues regarding the alliance between the two nations, according to State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott. “The Secretary noted the need for the two countries to remain in c…
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