U.S. Secretary of State Blinken’s Call with ROK Foreign Minister Chung | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson dated: February 11, 2021)


Spokesperson: Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, U.S. Department of State

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with ROK Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong. The Secretary congratulated the Foreign Minister on his new assignment and pledged full partnership to enhance the strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, which is the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity for Northeast Asia, a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and across the world. Secretary Blinken highlighted the importance of continued U.S.-Republic of Korea-Japan cooperation, underscored the need for denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, expressed concern over the military coup in Burma, and stressed President Biden’s commitment to strengthening U.S. alliances and partnerships.