US hails South Korea's own Indo-Pacific strategy
(VOVWORLD) -The White House on Wednesday issued a statement welcoming South Korea's adoption of its Indo-Pacific strategy, describing it as a reflection of the allies' shared commitment to regional security and prosperity.
 US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (Photo: Reuters) |
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said South Korea's goal to expand cooperation with its allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific will strengthen the shared ability with the US to advance international peace, and security and promote nuclear nonproliferation.
South Korea on Tuesday made public a 37-page document detailing Seoul's diplomatic principles on issues related to the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing South Korea's commitment to "freedom, peace and prosperity built on a rules-based order" for the Indo-Pacific region, which suggests that South Korea might be seeking a shift in its traditional strategy of balancing relations with the US and China.