DOD-Korea Talks

The 44th United States - Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting was held Wednesday in Washington. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Kwan Jin led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials. The focus of much of the discussions was North Korea, Panetta told reporters. He also cited increased bilateral cooperation on cybersecurity and space. "Today Minister Kim and I affirm that this alliance will remain a cornerstone of stability in Northeast Asia into the future," Panetta said.