DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke
by phone this evening with Han Min-koo, South Korea’s new defense minister, and
later with former Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy
Rear Adm. John Kirby said.
It was the first conversation between Hagel and Han, Kirby
said in a statement.
Hagel congratulated Han on his appointment and looks forward
to working with him to continue growing and strengthening the U.S.-South Korean
alliance, the press secretary said.
In his conversation with Kim, now the director of South
Korea’s National Security Office, Hagel thanked him for his partnership while
he was defense minister and indicated that he looks forward to working with
Han, Kirby said.
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