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0 President Yong holds a meeting with compatriots in Hawaii… “Thanks to the compatriot bridge, the ROK-US alliance has become closer than ever.”
“The international community is concerned about Russia-North Korea military and economic cooperation that violates Security Council resolutions.”
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- Entered 2024.07.10 02:05
(Honolulu = Provided by Yonhap News) [ipn News] President Yoon Seok-yeol, who is visiting the United States, said on the 8th (local time), “The war in Ukraine has continued for two and a half years, and all countries are facing threats to energy, food, supply chains, and security, and there is a global threat.” “As the cost of living is soaring, Russia and North Korea are engaging in military and economic cooperation that directly violates UN Security Council resolutions, adding to the concerns of the international community,” he pointed out.
President Yoon held a meeting with compatriots at a hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii, and said, “I will quickly end the war in Ukraine and help the international community achieve peace and prosperity.”
President Yoon continued, “Our government will play a responsible role in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries and partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region who share the universal values of freedom, human rights, and the rule of law.”
President Yoon also said, “South Korea and the United States are a global comprehensive strategic alliance, and the scope of cooperation between the two countries is growing dramatically.” He added, “I visited the United States four times last year to strengthen the ROK-US alliance and expand our diplomatic horizons.” .
President Yoon mentioned achievements such as the Washington Declaration, strengthening the ROK-U.S. alliance, the Korea-U.S.-Japan tripartite cooperation system, and attending the NATO Summit for the third consecutive year, saying, “In an era when the security of the Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific cannot be separated, Korea’s “It shows that the international community’s expectations about its role are growing.”
President Yoon said, “Thanks to our compatriots who have become a strong bridge between Korea and the U.S., the current ROK-U.S. alliance has become closer and stronger than ever before.” He added, “We will develop the ROK-U.S. alliance in a substantial way to open a future of common prosperity for both countries and provide strength to our compatriots.” “I will add to it,” he added.
President Yoon looked back on the history of Korean immigration to the United States, which began in Hawaii in 1903, and expressed his gratitude, saying, “Our Hawaiian compatriots are raising Korea’s status and rights in American society, and have greatly contributed to solidifying the ties and friendship between Korea and the United States.” expressed.
President Yoon also introduced the Office of Overseas Koreans, which was newly established last year, and said, “In particular, we will actively support the next generation of Koreans in Hawaii so that they can demonstrate greater capabilities in the local society with the pride and pride of being Korean.”
His wife, First Lady Kim Kun-hee, also attended the compatriot meeting that day. Two flower girls, a man and a woman, wearing hanbok (Korean traditional clothes) delivered a bouquet of flowers to President Yoon and his wife who arrived at the event venue, and President Yoon and First Lady Kim held the hands of the flower girls and moved to the stage together.
About 13 compatriots, including Hawaii Korean Association President Seo Dae-young, attended the meeting. In the government and presidential office, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yeol, Director of the National Security Office Jang Ho-jin, Vice Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Kang Ho-pil, Ambassador to the United States Cho Han-dong, Consul General in Honolulu Lee Seo-young, and First Deputy Director of the National Security Office Kim Tae-hyo were present.ipnnewsipip519@gmail.comCopyright © IPN News Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited
