Foreign Minister Cho Protests U.S. Side Over Remarks by USFK Commander Brunson
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Foreign Minister Cho Hyun reportedly summoned the U.S. ambassador to convey Seoul's protest. The protest is related to a series of recent remarks made by Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. Forces Korea.
Among the remarks in question was the statement that "the Republic of Korea, south of the Demilitarized Zone." General Brunson has made several other comments as well, and the government is reported to have reviewed these statements as a whole.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs clearly conveyed the Korean government's position on these remarks to the U.S. side. Because Korea and the United States are allied, and the remarks of the USFK commander carry significant weight for bilateral relations, the matter is drawing considerable attention.
The government may issue additional statements on this issue. Attention is focused on the U.S. response and on follow-up discussions between the two countries.
Sources: MBC 뉴스
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