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☷Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III s Call With Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Shin Wonsik
U.S. Department of Defense ( By Press Release office)
Mar 15,2024
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The Pentagon Press Secretary , Maj . Gen . Pat Ryder , shared that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J . Austin III had a chat today with Republic of Korea ( ROK ) Minister of National Defense Shin Wonsik . They talked about defense and security priorities in Korea , highlighting the strong U . S . - ROK alliance and its role in the Indo - Pacific region ' s stability . The Secretary reassured the ROK of the U . S . ' s commitment to their defense . They agreed to keep in touch regularly about security issues and praised progress on U . S . - ROK - Japan trilateral security cooperation . They also stressed the importance of broader regional cooperation with other partners . This conversation reflects the ongoing efforts to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the U . S . and the ROK for peace , stability , and prosperity in the region .
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