The commander of the US Strategic Command meets with the South Korean defense minister... ”Cooperating in the creation of the South Korean military strategic command”

On the 29th, South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jung-seop met with U.S. Strategic Forces Commander Anthony Cotton, who visited the Ministry of Defense, to assess the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen the implementation of extended deterrence.
We exchanged opinions on such matters. The South Korean Ministry of Defense said, ``During the meeting with General Cotton, Defense Minister Lee stated that in the process of strengthening the implementation of extended deterrence through the operation of the Nuclear Consultative Group (NGC), South Korea and the United States
He emphasized the importance of the U.S. Strategic Command and asked for its cooperation." He continued, ``The Strategic Command, which our military is promoting, will serve as a strategic force in both name and reality to deter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
"I strongly requested Commander Cotton's interest and advice so that I could prepare for his role and position." In addition, the South Korean Ministry of National Defense said, ``Commander Cotton sympathizes with Lee's opinion and says, ``The U.S. security
"We have reaffirmed that our commitments are as strong as iron." command
We have made it clear that we will cooperate closely regarding the establishment of the department." Prior to this meeting, the US Forces Korea Command said, ``Commander Cotton met with US Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg.
We discussed the role of South Korea as an important partner for sustainable peace and stability." Ambassador Goldberg tells Commander Cotton to strengthen the U.S.-South Korea alliance while also
He expressed his gratitude to the Strategic Command for its efforts to strengthen the joint deterrence and response posture. This is Commander Cotton's first overseas business trip since taking office, and after his visit to South Korea he will visit Japan and the Indo-Pacific Command.
It is planned.