U.S.-ROK EDSCG meeting held_ Warning of ‘end of regime’ in case of North Korean nuclear attack

Author
Janne Pak
Date
2024-09-04 23:56
(9-4-2024)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent)

@Q&A with a State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller and Janne Pak at the State Department Press Briefing on September 4, 2024.

@Bonnie Jenkins, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Disarmament and International Security, and Kara Abercrombie, Acting Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, pose for a photo together after attending the Extended Deterrence Strategic Consultation Meeting. Kim Hong-gyun, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, and Cho Chang-rae, Director of Defense Policy, Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea."

The 5th Extended Deterrence Strategy Consultative Group meeting, attended by the Assistant Secretaries of Foreign Affairs and Defense of the United States and South Korea, was held on the 4th at the State Department building in Washington, DC.

미국과 한국의 외교 및 국방 차관보들이 참석하는 5차 확장억제전략 협의그룹회의가 워싱턴 DC 소재 국무부 청사에서 4일 개최됐다.

It is unknown whether the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea was discussed at this meeting, but more than 65% of South Koreans support the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea to counter North Korean nuclear weapons.

이번 회담에서 한국에 전술핵무기 배치에 관해 논의가 되었는지는 알수 없지만 한국국민 65%이상이 북한 핵무기에 대응하기 위해 한국에 전술핵을 배치해야 된다고 지지하고 있다.

At a briefing on the 3rd, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller responded to my question, "The U.S. extended deterrence for South Korea is very important, but 65 percent of South Koreans support South Korea arming itself with nuclear weapons to counter North Korea’s nuclear weapons. Will the United States authorize tactical nuclear weapons in the South Korea in the near future?"

He said, "I’m not going to speak to a poll, obviously, but our commitment to full denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula has not changed."

매튜밀러 국무성 대변인은 3일 브리핑에서 "미국의 확장억제도 매우 중요하지만, 한국인 65%가 한국에 전술핵무기배치를 지지하고 있다. 가까운 미래에 한국에 전술핵배치를 허락할 것이냐?“는 나의 질문에, “저는 당연히 여론조사에 참여하지 않을 것이다.”면서 “한반도의 완전한 비핵화에 대한 우리(미국)의 약속에는 변함이 없다.”고 말했다.

At this meeting, the United States was represented by Bonnie Jenkins, Assistant Secretary of State for Disarmament and International Security Affairs, and Kara Abercrombie, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy.

And the Korean representative included Kim Hong-gyun, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, (South Korea's Assistant Minister for National Defense Policy),

Cho Chang-rae, (Director of Defense Policy, South Korea Ministry of National Defense) attended. After the meeting, the State Department announced the results of the meeting.

미국측 대표로 군축 및 국제 안보 담당 국무부 차관보 보니 젠킨스와 국방부 정책 담당 차관보 대행 카라 애버크롬비가 그리고 한국측 대표로는 외교부 1차관인 김홍균과 국방 정책 담당 차관보와 조창래 한국 국방부 국방정책실장이 각각 참석했다. 회담후 국무부는 회담 결과를 발표했다.

At this meeting, “U.S.-South Korea reaffirmed our commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The two sides commit to further strengthen cooperation to address North Korea's sanctions evasion, including malicious cyber activities, and to strengthen deterrence against North Korean nuclear attacks and non-nuclear weapons of mass destruction attacks that pose a significant strategic-level threat to the Alliance."

이날 회의에서는 한반도의 완전한 비핵화에 대한 공약을 재확인했다. 양측은 악의적인 사이버 활동을 포함한 북한의 제재 회피를 해결하기 위한 협력을 더욱 강화하고, 북한의 핵 공격과 동맹에 대한 중대한 전략적 수준의 위협을 가하는 비핵 대량살상무기 공격에 대한 억제력을 강화하기로 약속했다.

The United States and South Korea condemned military cooperation between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Russia, including arms transfers in direct violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, and confirmed measures to address the challenges posed by increased security cooperation between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Russia.

미국과 한국은 유엔 안전보장이사회 결의안을 직접 위반하는 무기 이전을 포함한 조선민주주의인민공화국과 러시아 간의 군사 협력을 비난하고, 조선민주주의인민공화국-러시아 안보 협력 증가로 인한 과제를 해결하기 위한 조치를 확인했다.

Both sides committed to continue to utilize the diplomatic, information, military, and economic tools available in the Alliance to strengthen deterrence and strengthen the United States' security commitment to the Republic of Korea.

양측은 억제력을 강화하고 대한민국에 대한 미국의 안보 공약을 강화하기 위해 동맹에서 사용할 수 있는 외교적, 정보적, 군사적, 경제적 도구를 계속 활용하기로 약속했다.

The United States reaffirmed its firm commitment to use all military capabilities, including nuclear, to support expanded deterrence against South Korea.

미국은 한국에 대한 확장된 억제를 지원하기 위해 핵을 포함한 모든 군사 역량을 활용하겠다는 확고한 의지를 재확인했다.

Both sides reaffirmed that a North Korean nuclear attack on South Korea would result in a swift, overwhelming, and decisive response, and the United States reaffirmed that a nuclear attack by North Korea against the United States or its allies would be unacceptable and would result in the end of that regime. did it

양측은 북한이 한국에 대한 핵 공격을 가하면 신속하고 압도적이며 단호한 대응을 보일 것이라고 재확인했으며, 미국은 북한이 미국이나 그 동맹국에 대한 핵 공격을 가하는 것은 용납할 수 없으며 그 정권의 종말을 초래할 것이라고 재확인했다.

The EDSCG serves as the primary annual forum for the Alliance to discuss and coordinate security strategy and policy issues affecting the Korean Peninsula and the broader Indo-Pacific, and the next high-level EDSCG meeting will be held in 2025, regardless of which administration will take office next. It is planned.

EDSCG는 동맹이 한반도와 더 넓은 인도-태평양에 영향을 미치는 안보 전략과 정책 문제를 논의하고 조정하기 위한 주요 연례 포럼 역할을 하고 있으며 다음 어떤 행정부가 들어설지 모르지만 다음 고위급 EDSCG 회의는 2025년에 개최될 예정이다.

*For more details, Please See the Q&A from State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller and Janne Pak at the State Department Press Briefing on September 4, 2024.

(자세한 내용은 아래 매튜 밀러 국무성 대변인과 제니 박 기자의 질의응답을 참고하십시오.)

QUESTION:(Janne Pak): Thank you, Matt. The U.S. and South Korea extended deterrence strategy consultative group meeting was held at the State Department today. What specific discussions took place at the meeting.

한미 확장억제전략협의회가 오늘 국무부에서 열렸습니다. 회의에서 구체적으로 어떤 논의가 이루어졌는지요?

A:(MR MILLER): Let me take that back and get you a readout of that particular meeting.

그 내용을 다시 가져가서 그 특정 회의에 대한 내용을 알려 주겠습니다.

QUESTION:(Janne Pak): Okay, and also U.S. extended deterrence for South Korea is very important, but 65 percent of South Koreans support South Korea arming itself with nuclear weapons to counter North Korea’s nuclear weapons. Will the United States authorize tactical nuclear weapons in the South Korea in the near future?

미국의 한국에 대한 확장억제는 매우 중요하지만, 한국 국민의 65%는 북핵에 맞서 한국이 핵으로 무장하는 것을 지지한다. 미국은 가까운 미래에 한국에 전술핵무기를 허락할 것인가요?

A:(MR MILLER): So, I’m not going to speak to a poll, obviously, but our commitment to full denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula has not changed.

따라서 저는 당연히 여론조사에 참여하지 않을 것입니다. 그러나 한반도의 완전한 비핵화에 대한 우리의 약속에는 변함이 없습니다.(끝)

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The dispatch of N.Kn troops is not only a threat to the security of Ukraine, Europe but it is also a concern for South Korea
(10-22-2024)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) @Q&A with a State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel and Janne Pak at the State Department Press Briefing on October 22, 2024. As the issue of North Korea's military deployment to Russia has emerged as an important issue in the international community, South Korea and Ukraine are becoming increasingly tense. However, the United States has not yet shown a clear position on this. 북한군의 러시아파병에 대한 문제가 국제사회의 중요한 이슈로 부각되면서, 한국과 우크라이나는 더욱 긴장을 놓지 않고 있다. 하지만 미국은 아직 이에 대한 명확한 입장을 보이고 있지 않고 있다. Meanwhile, the chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee sent a letter to President Biden requesting a briefing on North Korean military deployment. The U.S. Congress pointed out that the current Biden government is neglecting the issue of sending North Korean troops and the Korean Peninsula, which are concerns of the international community. Chairman Turner also stated that NATO allies must respond immediately as the situation regarding the deployment of North Korean troops is serious. 이런가운데 미 하원 정보위원장은 바이든 대통령에게 북한군 배치에 대한 브리핑을 요청하는 서한을 보냈다. 미 의회는 국제사회가 우려하고 있는 북한군 파병이슈와...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2024.10.23 ㆍ
“U.S. can‘t confirm whether North Korean troops are being dispatched to Russia, but 'we are deeply concerned.'”
(10-21-2024)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "What will be the impact on the Korean Peninsula? "If this is true, it would certainly be another example of the reckless and destabilizing behavior North Korea is engaging in." @Q&A with a State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel and Janne Pak at the State Department Press Briefing on October 21, 2024. @North Korean special forces@A photo posted on Ukrainian military social media shows North Korean soldiers gathered at the Sergievsky training camp in Russia, waiting for actual training. South Korea's National Intelligence Service and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy released clear video footage on the 20th when they announced that North Korea's military had dispatched troops to Russia. As detailed footage of North Korean troops participating in training at a Russian training camp has been released, the BBC is also actively reporting. It turned out that what had been consistent speculation so far was true. 한국 국정원과 젤렌스키 우크라이나 대통령은 20일 북한군이 러시아에 파병한 사실을 발표하면서 명확한 비디오영상을 공개했다. 러시아 훈련소에서 북한군이 훈련에 참가하고 있는 구체적인 영상이 공개되면서 BBC방송도 적극적인 보도를 하고 있다. 그동안의 추측만으로 일관했던 것이 사실임이 밝혀 졌다. However, the United States still only states...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2024.10.21 ㆍ
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