The Prime Minister’s Office announced on this day that Acting President Han Deok-soo spoke by phone with U.S. President Joe Biden on the 15th and reaffirmed the strong ROK-U.S.alliance. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Acting President han and President Biden discussed the current domestic situation, strengthening the ROK-US alliance, and the North Korean nuclear issue.The call took place around 7:15 a.m. that day. It has been about 12 hours since the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol led to the transition to an acting system.
acting President Han said in a phone call that day, “From now on, all state affairs will be conducted strictly in accordance with the Constitution and laws,” and “Our government will carry out foreign and security policies without a hitch.” He then emphasized, “We will also work to ensure that the ROK-US alliance continues to be maintained and developed without wavering.” he also said, “In a situation where the North Korean nuclear threat and Russia-North Korea cooperation continue to deepen that both Korea and the United States are facing, it is important to strengthen the combined defense posture of the ROK and the United States more than ever.”
After expressing gratitude for Acting President Han’s description, President Biden said, “I trust Korea’s democracy.” In addition, he said, “The iron-clad ROK-U.S.alliance remains unchanged, and we will work with Korea to develop and strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance and Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation.”
Acting President Han also expressed gratitude for President Biden’s interest and efforts in dramatically developing the ROK-U.S. alliance and Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation during his term. In response,President Biden said,“We will continue to support the development of the ROK-US alliance.”
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Jo Hye-sun, Donga.com reporter hs87cho@donga.com
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