Cho Hyun: "Nuclear Cooperation Benefits Both Korea and U.S., Making Alliance More Capable"

Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun expressed his commitment to strengthening the South Korea-U.S. alliance while celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Cho attended a reception held by the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on June 30 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence Day. In his congratulatory remarks, he stated, "As we shape the future together, Korea will remain the United States' most reliable and capable partner."

Minister Cho noted that a "new chapter" has opened for the South Korea-U.S. alliance through the joint fact sheet released during last year's summit, adding, "Through the modernization of our alliance, we will make both our nations safer and be better prepared to effectively respond to emerging challenges."

"Korea's investment and robust economic cooperation will create jobs, drive innovation, and support growth in a rapidly changing world," Minister Cho observed. "Our strategic cooperation, especially in fields such as nuclear energy and cutting-edge technology, will bring greater benefits to both our peoples."

He continued, "These changes will allow our alliance to better navigate the uncertainties of the future, no matter how high the waves may be. A stronger Korea that does its part will make the alliance more capable, future-oriented, and mutually beneficial."

Minister Cho also referenced the first U.S. President George Washington, who compared liberty to a "sacred fire" in his first inaugural address, stating, "Together, Korea and the United States will continue to keep the sacred fire of freedom and democracy burning for generations to come."

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