Lee stresses importance of US alliance, says differences can arise between countries
President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday stressed the importance of the country's alliance with the United States, while highlighting that differences can arise between countries. The president made the remarks at a Cabinet meeting, where he also insisted that diplomacy should be focused on safeguarding national interests and that a submissive stance should be shunned in pursuing diplomacy. His remarks…
President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the significance of South Korea's alliance with the United States during a recent Cabinet meeting, acknowledging that differences can arise between nations. He underscored that diplomacy should prioritize safeguarding national interests and reject a submissive approach. The remarks come amidst ongoing tensions, as South Korea faces restrictions on intelligence sharing with Washington, reportedly due to the country's unification minister's previous disclosure about a potential uranium enrichment facility in North Korea's Kusong.
Washington has criticized this disclosure as a unilateral release of sensitive information shared by the U.S.
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