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- CJCS, ROK Chairman Meet, Discuss Combined Force Readiness and Al... (2021.12.02)
- SEOUL, South Korea--Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley met in-person today with Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. In-Choul Won during the 46th Republic of Korea and U.S. Military Committee Meeting. The engagement in Seoul marks the first face-to-face Military Committee Meeting since 2019 and the onset of the global pandemic. Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff General Won and Chief Director of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Directorate for Strategic Planning Lt. Gen. Sanghwa Jung represented the Republic of Korea delegation. For the United States, Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joined General Milley as the U.S. delegation at the Republic of Korea Joint Staff headquarters. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, represented the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command as the bilateral commander. During the discussions, Gen. Milley and Gen. Won recognized the enduring alliance and highlighted significant advancements made to strengthen cooperation. The generals received updates on the security of the Korean peninsula and the region. The Chairman acknowledged successful completion of the 21-2 Combined Command Post Training and progress in Conditions-based wartime operational control Transition Plan(COTP). The two leaders underscored the importance of conducting the United States-Republic of Korea Military Committee meeting in-person to demonstrate the strength, credibility, and flexibility of the military alliance. Gen. Milley emphasized the United States’ commitment to the Republic of Korea and its continued commitment to providing extended deterrence. General Milley and General Won further stressed the vital role of multinational partnerships and the need to bolster efforts in the pursuit of regional peace and security, while continuing efforts to combat the pandemic. The MCM is part of the U.S.-Republic of Korea bilateral consultation process, which convenes annually or as required. The committee provides strategic directives and operational guidance to the Combined Forces Command in defense of the Republic of Korea and addresses Alliance military issues. It has been hosted alternately by the ROK and the U.S. since the first meeting in 1978.
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- CJCS General Won In Choul Welcomes CFC Commander General LaCamer... (2021.07.14)
- In the afternoon of Tuesday July 13th , General Won In Choul, Chairman of the Republics of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff welcomed General Paul J. LaCamera, Commander, CFC as he visited the ROK JCS for the first time. During the visit, the two leaders discussed key current agendas of the ROK·US Alliance. Chairman Won extended his welcome and remarked that “it is a pleasure to have General LaCamera, a tremendous leader with vast experience, as the CFC Commander on this journey for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula”. He also emphasized the importance of “maintaining a robust combined defense posture and advancing the ROK·US Alliance into a future-oriented relationship by drawing from the spirit and trust of the ROK·US Alliance”. General LaCamera remarked that he is "grateful for the warm welcome and honored to be back in the Republic of Korea as the CFC Commander”. He also vowed to "strive towards an even greater and stronger ROK·US Alliance, which was forged in blood 70 years ago”. General Won In Choul and General LaCamera reaffirmed the importance of an ironclad ROK·US Alliance and a firm combined defense posture through today's visit, and agreed to strengthening the cooperation and coordination between the ROK JCS and CFC moving forward.
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- CJCS Gen Won In Choul hosts Farewell Ceremony for CFC Commander (2021.06.30)
- On the morning of Tuesday June 29th , General Won In Choul, Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff held a farewell honor guard ceremony for General Robert B. Abrams, Commander, Combined Forces Command, who will be completing his tenure on July 2nd. Chairman Won remarked that “General Abrams poured his heart and soul into maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula and furthering the ROK·US Alliance for the past 32 months, and showed tremendous leadership during the extremely difficult circumstances of COVID-19 to maintain the utmost ROK·US combined defense posture”. He also asked General Abrams to continue to be a firm supporter of the advancement of the ROK·US Alliance. Furthermore, he expressed his highest praise and extended his gratitude to the “28,500 men and women of USFK for their service and dedication away from home for the peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.” General Abrams reciprocated the sentiments by emphasizing that his “time as a member of the ironclad ROK·US Alliance was a personal honor and privilege, and full of indelible memories.” He also remarked that he is “certain this alliance will emerge greater and stronger going forward” and that no matter where he is, he would “actively support and back the Alliance.” General Paul J. LaCamera, former Commanding General, USARPAC will succeed General Abrams as Commander, CFC on the 2nd of July.
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- CJCS Gen Won In Choul Office Call with Commander, USPACFLT (2021.06.14)
- On Thursday June 10th, Chairman Won In Choul held an office call with Commander, USPACFLT Admiral Samuel Paparo to discuss the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and ways to advance mutual cooperation. Chairman Won congratulated Admiral Paparo on his new command and emphasized his intent to “further the cooperative relationship with the USPACFLT in order to support the ROK·US governments’ efforts to achieve complete denuclearization and permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula”. Admiral Paparo remarked that “the Republic of Korea is the US’ strongest ally, and that close cooperation is critical to maintain regional peace and stability”. He also promised to “maintain close communication to strengthen the alliance’s combined defense posture”. Admiral Paparo took command on the 5th of May and visited the Republic of Korea as a part of his broader effort to strengthen the relationship with key allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
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- Gen. Won meets with the Australian Ambassador (2021.06.09)
- Gen. Won met with H.E. Ms Raper the Australian Ambassador to Korea on June 7, and discussed the security trend on the Korean Peninsula, as well as the direction for the enhancement of the ROK-AUS military cooperation. Ambassador Raper highlighted that she personally shares special ties with Korea as her grandfather fought in the Korean War, and agreed to further develop the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between ROK and Australia. Gen. Won highlighted that Australia is Korea's true friend that shares a long-standing relationship, sending more than 17,000 troops to the Korean War, and agreed to continue endeavors to enhance the ROK-AUS defense and defense industrial cooperation. In addition, Gen Won expressed his gratitude for Ambassador Raper's proactive endeavors to enhance the ROK-AUS relations, and asked for her continuous cooperation and support for the Korean government's various efforts for the complete denuclearization and permanent peace settlement on the Korean Peninsula. The office call was intended as a meet and greet between Gen. Won and Ambassador Raper, who assumed office early this year, as well as to enhance mutual friendship.