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US, South Korea in talks over US commander's remarks: Seoul
The talks will focus on nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing as both sides seek progress on a $350 billion investment deal.
- South Korea and the United States will hold a kickoff meeting in Seoul on Tuesday and Wednesday to launch follow-up consultations on security provisions from the November summit between President Lee Jae Myung and President Donald Trump.
- Originally expected earlier this year, the consultations were delayed by Washington's focus on Middle East conflicts and concerns over Seoul's legislative delays, with the agenda now including nuclear-powered submarines and uranium enrichment cooperation.
- First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo will lead the Korean delegation, while U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker will manage the American team to advance "nuclear cooperation initiatives" that Trump agreed to in October.
- Seoul's $350 billion investment pledge to the United States anchors the "broad" and "enduring" alliance, with the State Department noting these negotiations strengthen security and economic cooperation between the two countries.
- Separately, the Blue House is addressing concerns over USFK Commander Xavier Brunson's recent public remarks, which the Chinese Embassy criticized as having "truly crossed the line" for describing Korea as a "dagger in the heart of Asia.
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US, South Korea in talks over US commander's remarks: Seoul
South Korea's presidential Blue House said that it was "aware of Commander Brunson's recent series of public remarks" and that Seoul and Washington "have been maintaining communication at various levels regarding all relevant issues".
·Singapore, Singapore
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Controversy over "dagger" remarks regarding Korea to China; USFK Commander explains operational environment; Controversy at Shangri-La Dialogue; Direct clarification; Blue House conveys concerns to U.S. side. USFK Commander Xavier Brunson clarified that regarding the recently controversial "dagger" remarks from the perspective of Korea to China, he was intending to explain the operational environment we face. Brunson
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