South Korea's Security Office chief meets with US Secretary of State Blinken and says, ``We will respond decisively to Russia's arms deal.''

South Korean National Security Office Director Cho Tae Yeon met with US Secretary of State Blinken, who was visiting South Korea, and promised to take firm action against arms deals between Russia and North Korea.
According to the South Korean presidential office, Director Cho met with Secretary of State Blinken at the Yongsan presidential office on the morning of the 9th and discussed security cooperation between the two countries.
was emphasized again. ``Russia-North Korea arms deals extend beyond the Korean peninsula and threaten the security of the entire world,'' they said, ``Let us firmly respond to Russia and North Korea's blatant violation of Security Council resolutions.''
. The United States and South Korea also agreed to continue to cooperate closely to ensure that North Korea pays a clear price for any further provocations.
Director Cho and Secretary Blinken discuss recent developments in the Middle East
, hoped for the early restoration of peace. He also talked about the importance of humanitarian assistance from the international community. Director Cho also reaffirmed the Korean government's intention to contribute to rebuilding Ukraine and restoring peace.
did. The two leaders agreed to continue close communication and cooperation between the three countries, building on the results achieved at the Camp David Summit, in order to maintain the momentum of Japan-U.S.-ROK cooperation.
Secretary Blinken arrived in South Korea on the afternoon of the 8th. Secretary Blinken visited the Middle East, including Israel, the United Nations, and Turkey, and then visited South Korea via Japan.He stayed in South Korea for two days and one night.
Ta. On the same day, after meeting with Director Cho, he visited the presidential palace in Hannam-dong, Seoul, and had lunch with President Yoon.