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S. Korea, US to hold foreign ministerial talks this month: FM Cho

The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States plan to hold bilateral talks later this month, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday, stressing the robust alliance of the two countries. Cho made the remarks during a parliamentary interpellation session, adding that even close allies can still have disagreements on some issues. "The South Korea-U.S. alliance remains fundamentally robust,"…

S. Korea, US to hold foreign ministerial talks this month: FM Cho

South Korea and the United States are set to hold foreign ministerial talks later this month, according to Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. Cho emphasized the strong alliance between the two countries during a parliamentary interpellation session, clarifying that even close allies can have disagreements on certain issues. He noted that their governments have been engaging in close consultations to address any differences.

Cho also dismissed concerns about the South Korea-US alliance as groundless, stating that these disputes can be resolved through dialogue. Earlier, officials at South Korea's foreign ministry revealed that the allies were coordinating a potential visit by Cho to Washington for talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on North Korea and other crucial bilateral matters.

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