Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With ROK Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho
Release No.: NR-1224-22
December 19, 2024
WASHINGTON — On the evening of December 19, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho of the Republic of Korea (ROK) by phone.
The two leaders reaffirmed the strength and enduring nature of the U.S.-ROK alliance and defense relationship and pledged to enhance cooperation to address shared security challenges. They discussed the recent developments on the Korean Peninsula, including the recent missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Secretary Austin reiterated the U.S. commitment to the defense of the ROK and its people, and the two leaders agreed to continue to work together to strengthen the alliance and deter threats to the Korean Peninsula.
They also discussed the upcoming U.S.-ROK joint military exercise and agreed on the importance of demonstrating the strength and readiness of the alliance. Secretary Austin and Acting Minister Kim pledged to continue to work closely together to ensure the success of the exercise.
The two leaders also discussed regional security issues, including the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. They agreed to continue to coordinate closely on these issues and to work together to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The call was part of the ongoing high-level engagement between the United States and the ROK. It underscored the commitment of both countries to the strength and durability of the U.S.-ROK alliance.
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