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Joint Press Release for the ROK-U.S. Defense Ministerial Meeting

On July 28, 2024, Minister of National Defense Shin Wonsik and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met in Tokyo to hold discussions on major issues facing the ROK-U.S. Alliance, including the security of the Korean Peninsula and the region, strengthening Alliance capabilities for deterrence and defense, and opportunities to deepen the Alliance. The Minister and the Secretary exchanged views on the recent Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) situation and reaffirmed their resolve to deter and respond to DPRK threats and provocations, based on the combined defense posture and capabilities of the Alliance. Minister Shin emphasized that the recent ongoing act of DPRK sending trash b...