Wi Sung-lak Meets U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Emphasizes Importance of U.S.-South Korea Alliance

Wi Sung-lak, Director of the National Security Office, met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Alison Hooker on June 2 during her visit to South Korea.

The Blue House issued a press release stating, "Both sides welcomed the upcoming discussions on the security sector of the U.S.-South Korea Joint Fact Sheet and expressed hope for productive consultations over the next two days to accelerate related discussions."

Additionally, the two reaffirmed that the U.S.-South Korea alliance is a cornerstone for peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region. They agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as international developments, including the situation in the Middle East.