Top security advisers of S. Korea, U.S. discuss upcoming summit, N. Korean threats: White House

• Published date: 08 March 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

South Korean National Security Adviser Kim Sung-han met with his U.S. counterpart, Jake Sullivan, here on Tuesday to discuss an upcoming summit between their leaders and North Korea's evolving threats, the White House said.

The two also discussed ways to further strengthen the U.S.-South Korea alliance, which marks the 70th anniversary this year.

"National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Kim Sung-han, National Security Advisor of the Republic of Korea (ROK). They discussed preparations for the upcoming State Visit by ROK President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee on April 26," the White House said in a press release, referring to South Korea by its official name.

"The two discussed how to maintain close cooperation to further enhance our security ties to respond to the changing threat environment in the Indo-Pacific region," it added.

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