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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, right, talks with Scott Pleus, Deputy Commander of the United States Forces Korea on his arrival at Osan Air Base Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. After Tokyo, President Joe BidenâÄôs top diplomat and defense chief are traveling to South Korea after North Korea made sure it had their attention by warning the United States to refrain from causing trouble amid deadlocked nuclear negotiations.(Chung Sung-Jun/Pool Photo via AP) March 17, 2021 - 5:37 AM
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Americaâs top diplomat on Wednesday criticized North Koreaâs human rights record and reiterated a vow to strip the country of its nuclear program, a day after Pyongyang warned Washington to ârefrain from causing a stinkâ amid deadlocked nuclear negotiations.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin walks with United States Forces Korea Gen. Robert B. Abrams after arriving at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea March 17, 2021. Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via Reuters
SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday the United States’ alliance with South Korea is ever more important because of growing security concerns over China and North Korea, the South’s Yonhap news agency reported.
South Korean Defence Minister Suh Wook said it was important for the allies to maintain a strong deterrence and joint defence posture against North Korea, the agency added.
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