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ROK CJCS Gen. Won partakes in Tri-CHOD

Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Won, In Choul had a trilateral meeting with Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley and Chief of Staff, Japan Joint Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley and Chief of Staff, Japan Joint Staff Gen. Koji Yamajaki on the 29th of April(HST).

Outgoing U.S. Indo-pacific Command commander adm. Philips. Davidson, incoming U.S. Indo-pacific Command commander adm. John C. Aquilino, and U.S. Forces Japan commander Lt. Gen. kevin B. Schneider also attended while U.S. Forces Krea commander Gen. Robert B. Abrams participated via video teleconference.

This is the first in-person meeting between the senior-most U.S., ROK, and Japanese military officers since the onset of the global pandemic. The last trilateral discussion was held virtually in November 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The three parties shared their concerns about North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs and discussed the importance of promoting a rules-based international order in the region.

Gen. Won underlined the importance of multilateral cooperation among the three countries to ensure peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia.

Gen. Milley reaffirmed the ironclad commitment of the U.S. to defend both the ROK and Japan and that the U.S. remains prepared to provide extended deterrence guaranteed by the full spectrum of U.S. military capabilities.

GEN Yamazaki emphasized the importance that Japan, U.S. and ROK work together for North Korea's full compliance in accordance with all relevant United Nation Security Council Resolutions.

The senior military leaders agreed to continue working together to address mutual security issues and increase multilateral cooperation in order to enhance peace and stability in the region.

After attending the Tri-CHOD, Gen. Won will attend the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Change of Command ceremony and subsequently meet with the Commanders of U.S. Pacific Army Command, Pacific Air Forces Command, and Marine Forces Pacific Command to engage in high level dialogue focused on enhancing Alliance cooperation between the ROK and U.S. Gen. Won will be returning on the 3rd of may.

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