Yoon reiterated at a news conference that their shared goal is the complete denuclearization of North Korea. The US and South Korea issued a joint statement saying they were committed to a “rules-based international order” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The statement could further anger North Korea, which has defended its nuclear weapons and missile development programs, which it regards as US threats and long termed US-South Korea military exercises as attack rehearsals. Is.
Allies, however, have described the exercise as defensive. Biden told his South Korean counterpart at a meeting that the 70-year alliance between the two countries was based on “common sacrifices” and would be taken to new levels as the emphasis on national security with an added focus on trade and technology He is going.
The US President said, “Both countries are working to meet both opportunities and challenges at this time.” The two countries were born from the division of the Korean Peninsula after World War II.
Biden reiterated his offer of vaccines to North Korea as the coronavirus continues to spread at an alarming rate in the country. He also said he was ready to meet with Kim Jong Un provided the North Korean leader was “sincere” and “serious”.
“Yes, we have offered vaccines not only to North Korea but also to China,” Biden said. We are ready to do so immediately. We haven’t got any reply.”
Biden, who is visiting South Korea, is visiting factories for computer chips and next-generation autos in the country and negotiating more collaboration. However, there is a massive outbreak of deadly corona virus in North Korea at this time.
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters aboard Air Force One that the US discussed with South Korea and Japan how it would respond to North Korea’s nuclear test or missile launch.
Sullivan also spoke with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi earlier this week and urged Beijing to use its influence to persuade North Korea to stop testing.
As part of a five-day visit to Asia, Biden on Saturday extended his ties with Yoon, who took office a little more than a week ago. Biden’s actions also include reassuring South Korea of America’s commitment to counter North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
The US President paid tribute by laying a wreath at the Seoul National Cemetery on Saturday. He also signed the guest book.
AP Surbhi Madhav
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