WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2018 — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis
and South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo spoke on the phone today to
discuss a range of matters pertaining to the U.S.-South Korean alliance, chief
Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said.
In a statement summarizing the call, White said Mattis and
Song “recognized the dangers of North Korea’s reckless and unlawful behavior,
which goes against the strong consensus of the international community, as
reflected in multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions.”
Reaffirming U.S. Commitment
The two leaders affirmed the strength of their nations’
alliance, and Mattis reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defend South Korea using
the full spectrum of U.S. capabilities, White said.
Mattis and Song discussed the importance of strong
international support for diplomatic actions to resolve the North Korean
threat, White added, and noted the upcoming Ministerial Meeting of Sending
States scheduled for Jan. 15-16 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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