The United States has extended its congratulations to Lee Jae-myung on his election as the next president of the Republic of Korea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement affirming the strong relationship between the two nations.
"The United States and the Republic of Korea share an ironclad commitment to the Alliance grounded in our Mutual Defense Treaty, shared values, and deep economic ties," Rubio stated. He emphasized that both countries are working to modernize their alliance to address current strategic and economic challenges.
Rubio also highlighted efforts to strengthen trilateral cooperation with Japan, aiming to enhance regional security and economic resilience while upholding democratic principles. "We will also continue to deepen U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral cooperation to bolster regional security, enhance economic resilience, and defend our shared democratic principles," he added.