The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) conducted Director-General-level consultations in Seoul on July 10-11, 2025. The U.S. delegation was led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Kevin Kim, while the ROK delegation was headed by Hong Jeepio, the ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for North American Affairs.
Both nations engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing the U.S.-ROK Alliance into a future-oriented and comprehensive strategic alliance. The consultations also focused on modernizing the Alliance to ensure mutual benefits amid a changing regional security landscape.