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Seoul, Washington pledge coordinated approach to North Korea threat
South Korea's foreign minister and the US secretary of state have reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation on North Korea policy, signalling unified messaging from the allies on the nuclear-armed state.
LSN Singapore ·
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held telephonic discussions on August 24 to discuss bilateral relations and regional security challenges, with North Korea featuring prominently in their conversation.
Both officials stressed the importance of maintaining coordinated efforts on North Korea policy, underscoring the strategic alignment between Seoul and Washington on managing threats posed by Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme and missile capabilities.
The phone call reflects ongoing efforts by the two allies to present a unified front on Korean peninsula security matters. Regular diplomatic engagement at senior levels between South Korea and the United States serves to reinforce defence cooperation and alignment on key policy priorities in the region.
The discussion comes amid persistent security concerns related to North Korea's weapons development activities and periodic military provocations, which have kept the issue high on the agenda for both Seoul and Washington.