South Korean President-in-waiting Park insists on strengthening South Korea-US security alliance to forge a “21st century comprehensive strategic alliance”
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JANUARY 14-20
South Korean President-elect Park Geun-hye recently met with Kurt Campbell, US assistant secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific affairs at Seoul. During the meeting, Park insisted on joint efforts to deepen trust between the two counties to forge a “21st century comprehensive strategic alliance.” Park also pledged to upgrade the alliance to deal with North Korean threats and the current security uncertainties in the region. 1
- 1. “Korea, US to discuss ways to boost alliance”, The Korea Herald, January 16, 2013, at http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130116000940