Seong Ki-hong, senior secretary for public relations and communications at the Blue House, said there would be no impact from the reduction of ROK-US joint exercises and the transfer of wartime operational control.
Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho accepts his resignation and announces his position regarding the development of Yongsan Park
Quick Look
- Seong Ki-hong, senior secretary for public relations and communications at the Blue House, said that the reduction of joint ROK-US training under U.S.
- President Trump's orders will not affect the wartime operational control transfer schedule.
- He also explained his position on the issue of accepting Justice Minister Jeong Sung-ho's resignation and the plan to supply housing in Yongsan Park.
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Why It Matters
As U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a reduction in ROK-U.S. joint military exercises through Truth Social, the Korean government's response to this is attracting attention.
Ki-hong Ki, senior secretary for public relations and communications at the Blue House, said on the 19th regarding the reduction of joint ROK-U.S. military exercises under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders, "It will not have an impact on the restoration of wartime operational control."
Chief Seong appeared on Channel A on this day and said, “The government’s position is that the reduction in training should not be an obstacle or delay factor in the policy direction and schedule of the transfer of wartime operational control.”
Chief Seong said, "I learned of President Trump's message regarding the reduction in training through Truth Social, and there are reports that many officials in the United States first became aware of the President's intentions only after seeing the post." He added, "It seems to be President Trump's unique style."
Regarding the prospect that a North Korea-US summit could take place with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit this November, he said, "I hope that the friendly relationship between the leaders will lead to improvement between North Korea and the United States," and added, "I will do my part by communicating closely with the United States."
Senior Secretary Seong also said that "a decision will be made at an appropriate time" on whether to accept Justice Minister Jeong Sung-ho's resignation, and did not comment on the successor's comments, saying, "It is not appropriate to mention the successor because the minister is still in office."
In addition, regarding the development issue of Yongsan Park in Seoul, he added, "We are by no means planning to plow the entire 910,000 pyeong (910,000 pyeong) park in downtown Yongsan and turn it into an apartment forest," and added, "We are proposing a plan to use some of the space as housing for young people to build housing ladders through some damaged land and scrap land."
Open Questions
- When will Justice Minister Jeong Sung-ho's resignation be accepted?
- What is the specific implementation plan for the Yongsan Park housing supply plan?
