South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with former U.S. Forces Korea commanders to emphasize the importance of maintaining and strengthening the robust South Korea-U.S. defense posture.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cho met with former commanders Burwell Bell, Robert Abrams, and Paul LaCamera on the afternoon of September 14.
Bell commanded U.S. Forces Korea from 2006 to 2008, Abrams from 2018 to 2021, and LaCamera from 2021 to 2024.
During the meeting, Cho and the former commanders highlighted the need to maintain and enhance the strong South Korea-U.S. defense posture based on the U.S. commitment to extended deterrence in light of the serious security environment on the Korean Peninsula, the ministry reported.
The former commanders stated, "We are working to expand the foundation of the South Korea-U.S. alliance through various activities," and pledged to continue their necessary roles in advancing the alliance.
Cho expressed gratitude for the contributions of the former commanders, who have been strong supporters of the South Korea-U.S. alliance, and urged them to maintain their ongoing interest and active support for the alliance.
This meeting took place as the former commanders were visiting South Korea to attend an event organized by the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation.
Cho has previously announced plans to hold a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio later this month, with both sides currently coordinating the schedule. The discussions are expected to cover issues such as the deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, investment in the U.S., and follow-up discussions on the joint fact sheet.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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