Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, held a meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. During the meeting, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield expressed gratitude for the ROK's contributions to the United Nations Security Council and explored possibilities for bilateral cooperation during South Korea's two-year term.
The discussions included strategies to maintain independent and accurate reporting on North Korea's ongoing weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile developments, as well as sanctions evasion activities. This follows Russia's veto and China's abstention from a UN Security Council resolution that aimed to renew the mandate of the 1718 Committee Panel of Experts.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield also acknowledged South Korea's commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Gaza and its continued support for Ukraine. The conversation extended to potential trilateral collaborations with Japan on various issues such as human rights; women, peace, and security; climate change; emerging technologies; and countering threats from North Korea.
Nate Evans, spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, attributed these remarks.