South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced on September 10 that a meeting between the U.S. and South Korean foreign ministers is scheduled to take place this month. This announcement comes amid rising tensions regarding U.S.-South Korea relations, particularly in light of recent discussions with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
During a government Q&A session at the National Assembly, Cho stated, "The U.S.-South Korea alliance is strong." He added, "Even the strongest alliances can have differences. Our government has been closely consulting with the U.S. to resolve any issues that arise."
Cho emphasized that diplomatic talks between the two countries have been ongoing and will continue, stating, "There will be a meeting this month as well."
He dismissed rumors circulating about the alliance, asserting, "There is no basis for the claims being made. Even if there are differing perspectives, they can be resolved through sufficient consultation."
Meanwhile, the United States has been pressuring the South Korean government regarding troop deployments to the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns have also been raised about potential conflicts arising from issues such as the Coupang incident.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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