She also lambasted the South Korean defense chief for making an “irretrievable, very huge mistake by referring to a preemptive strike” and calling North Korea an “enemy.”
The delegation also said they formed consensus on need of complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of Pyongyang with US.
The South Korean government called Monday on North Korea to refrain from escalating tensions in the region, responding to the latest statement by Kim Yo-jong directed at Seoul.
Yoon has stressed Seoul-Tokyo relations as a priority during his campaign, and expectations have risen since his election win.
Underlining the partnership between the two nations, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that both sides should safeguard each other's sovereignty, security and development…
They are expected to meet with leading officials, members of the US Congress and think tanks to discuss a wide range of topics, including North Korea and global affairs.
Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, used strong words such as “senseless” and “scum-like guy” to refer to South Korea’s defense chief,…
The announcement comes after South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin agreed to rewrite the existing OPLAN 5015 at a meeting in Dec 2021.
If it comes to fruition, the Philippines will be the second member of the Asean — following Indonesia — to hold such talks.
The security pact with China would match one the Solomon Islands has with Australia that allows for the deployment of armed forces.