Defense chief highlights S. Korea-US alliance, readiness on 1st visit to USFK base
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul underscored the South Korea-U.S. alliance and their firm combined readiness during his first visit to the main U.S. military base south of Seoul on Friday, his office said. The trip marked Kang's first visit in his new capacity to Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, about 60 kilometers south of Seoul, since taking office last month. Kang, a retired Army general and…
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul emphasized the strength of the South Korea-U.S. alliance and their readiness during his inaugural visit to the primary U.S. military base south of Seoul on Friday, according to his office. This marked Kang's first trip to Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, roughly 60 kilometers south of Seoul, since assuming his position last month.
As a retired Army general and former deputy commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC), Kang engaged in discussions with U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson about significant pending issues, though the defense ministry did not provide further specifics. Kang reiterated the robust combined defense posture and close cooperation between South Korea and the United States, stating in a release.
He stressed the commitment to fighting together, drawing on historical lessons from war, and advocated for an impenetrable defense posture in the face of mounting security threats on the Korean Peninsula. The dialogue may have encompassed the recent land mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
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