South Korea-U.S. Leaders Joint Statement on Triangular Security System, Economic Talks to Eliminate North Korean Nuclear Issues
As the ROK-US summit shifted to a triangular alliance security system, the joint statement agreed to exclude “North Korea’s nuclear deterrence” as a separate statement, and the summit became “economic cooperation.”
White House National Security Adviser Sullivan said on the 24th, "We will have the two leaders issue a statement addressing the issue of extended deterrence, especially in relation to the evolution of the threat posed by North Korea." VOA) reported.
Regarding the briefing on the 24th, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said, “A separate joint statement on extended deterrence will be announced at the ROK-US summit,” adding, “The statement is very clear and clear that the United States can be trusted with respect to the extended deterrence promised to South Korea and the Korean people. I think it will send a verifiable signal," Yonhap News reported on the 25th.
The President's Office announced on the 24th in the United States that "President Seok-Yeol Yoon and President Joe Biden will announce a separate document containing plans for extended deterrence as a result of this Korea-US summit."
In an interview during a state visit to the United States, President Yoon told the Washington Post, "I can't accept this (omitted) thing that happened 100 years ago. revealed on the 24th.
Adviser Sullivan said in a regular briefing, “Under the Biden-Harris administration, the US-Korea alliance has grown far beyond the Korean Peninsula, and has now become a force of goodwill in the Indo-Pacific and around the world.” He said, "Invest more than a dollar," and said, "The economy and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries will be the center of discussion during President Yoon's visit."
He continued, “President Yoon showed determination and courage in the movement to improve Korea-Japan relations, which has been a long-standing interest of President Biden.” It is contributing to strengthening bilateral relations,” he said, revealing the establishment of the Korea-US-Japan triangular alliance system.
Regarding North Korea, he said, “The US-ROK Alliance remains committed to seeking dialogue with North Korea to achieve a peaceful diplomatic solution to long-standing differences and the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” We are ready to meet anytime, anywhere, and open to the possibility of humanitarian assistance with appropriate safety measures to help the people of North Korea.”
Regarding the nuclear development requested by South Korea, he said, “We believe that Korea has fulfilled its non-proliferation obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) well and will continue to do so in the future.” Korea is advancing toward the world stage by attending the NATO Summit for the first time as a president and co-hosting the 2nd Democracy Summit. At this US-ROK summit, the leaders of the two countries will commemorate the leadership that President Yoon has shown since taking office,” he said, saying, “The Korea-US summit is the result of President Yoon’s humanitarian strategy.”
When asked, "Do you think there will be discussions between the leaders on the issue of Korea's supply of ammunition and other weapons to the war in Ukraine," Sullivan said, "I will not comment on the private conversations that they will have about Ukraine." It was excluded from the security system and became a covert action.
He continued, “Obviously, Ukraine will be the main agenda for the meeting.” We will also have the opportunity to discuss the military situation on the ground there.”
He continued, “The people of the United States and South Korea will expect tangible results in the fields of security, extended deterrence, and economy through this summit, and the two leaders will discuss a wide range of topics from the war in Ukraine to the climate crisis.” As the strength of the two countries is reaching a new level, it is natural that there are high expectations, and I believe that this summit meeting will meet the very high expectations of the peoples of both countries.”