Washington, Beijing respond to Korea's own Indo
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| White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 12. AP-Yonhap/ |
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| Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin reacts during the daily presser at the Ministry of Foreign Affiairs in Beijing, on May 27. AP-Yonhap |
SEOUL/WASHINGTON ― The White House was quick to issue a statement welcoming South Korea's adoption of its Indo-Pacific strategy, describing it as a "reflection" of the allies' shared commitment to regional security and prosperity.
The Yoon Suk Yeol administration on Tuesday made public a 37-page document detailing Seoul's diplomatic principles on issues related to the Indo-Pacific region in line with its goal of emerging as a "global pivotal state," a follow-up to Yoon's declaration during his visit to Cambodia in November for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.
He stressed South Korea's commitment to "freedom, peace and prosperity built on a rules-based order" for the Indo-Pacific region, prompting a view that the country might be seeking a shift in its traditional strategy of balancing relations with Washington and China.
In the final report, released Tuesday, on Seoul's new Indo-Pacific strategy, Yoon's office presented nine core tasks to fulfill its vision for a free, peaceful and prosperous region, including the strengthening of nonproliferation and counterterrorism efforts across the region and expanding comprehensive security cooperation.
'Reflection of shared commitment to region's security'
"The United States welcomes the Republic of Korea's adoption of its new Indo-Pacific Strategy as a reflection of our shared commitment to the region's security and growing prosperity," National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in the statement. "The strategy sets forth a comprehensive approach that demonstrates the commitment of President Yoon and the Korean people to upholding universal values, such as the rule of law and human rights."
Sullivan said South Korea's goal to expand cooperation with its allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific will strengthen the "shared ability" with the U.S. to "advance international peace, security and promote nuclear nonproliferation."
"The strategy will also enhance the region's economic security networks, cooperation in science and technology, and engagement on climate change and energy security," he added.
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