U.S.-South Korea summit to be held within the month - Agreement confirmed during foreign minister's first visit to the U.S.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun returned to the United States on the 3rd after completing his first visit since taking office. Cho said that he had confirmed with the US side that "a strong US-ROK joint response posture" and "extended deterrence" had been established.
Regarding the US-South Korea summit, he said, "I cannot give a specific date, but it will probably be held within the month," suggesting that the talks are in the final stages of preparation.
Speaking to reporters at Incheon International Airport, Cho said he had met with Marcos Benjamin Lee Rubio during his visit to the United States.
He revealed that he had met with U.S. government officials, including Secretary of State Rubio.
The two countries reaffirmed their intention to cooperate in response to the progress of the development of the Sail. They also agreed to enhance the effectiveness of "extended deterrence," which protects allies with all military capabilities, including U.S. nuclear forces.
Regarding the "modernization of the alliance" that the United States has recently been promoting, he explained that it is a process in which South Korea will strengthen its national defense capabilities in response to changes in the current international situation.
However, the South Korean government has provided sufficient explanations to the Chinese side, so it is unlikely to develop into major friction."
On the other hand, some sensitive issues, such as changes to the role of US forces in South Korea, were not discussed in depth.
"We exchanged views mainly on the challenges Korea is facing amid the changing international situation, and agreed to continue to hold working-level discussions on specific issues," he said.
Regarding concerns that the US will expand its demands in the security field, following the recent tariff negotiations in the economic field, he said, "Not only in the industrial field, but also in the defense field,
"However, I believe we can build a win-win relationship in which both countries benefit. Balanced cooperation is possible," he emphasized.