Lee stresses importance of US alliance, says submissive stance should be shunned
President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday stressed the importance of the country's alliance with the United States but also noted a submissive stance should be shunned in pursuing diplomacy. The president made the remarks at a Cabinet meeting, amid concerns over apparent friction in the Seoul-Washington alliance, highlighted by South Korea facing limitations in intelligence sharing by the U.S. Lee said…
President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the significance of South Korea's alliance with the United States during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. However, he cautioned against adopting a submissive approach in diplomatic endeavors. The remarks were made amidst growing concerns over potential tensions in the Seoul-Washington alliance, particularly in the area of intelligence sharing.
Lee stressed that diplomacy should be centered on protecting national interests, while acknowledging that disagreements can arise between nations. He reiterated that South Korea's diplomacy should always uphold its dignity and safeguard its national interests. Any subservient or submissive stance should be avoided, according to the president.
The guiding principle of South Korea's diplomacy is pragmatism, Lee stressed, adding that the most important consideration for South Korea is its national interests. His comments come as South Korea continues to face limitations on intelligence sharing with the United States, reportedly due to previous remarks made by the South Korean unification minister identifying North Korea's Kusong as a site housing a nuclear facility.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
