The White House on Wednesday issued a statement welcoming South Korea’s adoption of its Indo-Pacific strategy, describing it as a reflection of the allies’ shared commitment to regional security and prosperity. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said South Korea’s goal to expand cooperation with its allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific will strengthen the shared ability with the US to advance international peace, and security and promote nuclear nonproliferation.

South Korea on Tuesday made public a 37-page document detailing Seoul’s diplomatic principles on issues related to the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing South Korea’s commitment to “freedom, peace and prosperity built on a rules-based order” for the Indo-Pacific region, which suggests that South Korea might be seeking a shift in its traditional strategy of balancing relations with the US and China.

Source: VOV5