On the 9th (local time), during his official visit to the United States, President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) located in Honolulu, Hawaii. He reviewed the combined defense posture of the U.S. and South Korea and reiterated the importance of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
INDOPACOM was renamed from the Pacific Command in 2018 to counter China's rise, and this visit marks the first by a South Korean president in 29 years.
In a meeting with INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo, President Yoon highlighted the advancement of North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities and its continued provocations, stressing the importance of a solid combined defense posture.
President Yoon awarded Admiral Paparo the Order of National Security Merit, Tongil Medal, recognizing his contributions.
After being briefed on the operational status at the INDOPACOM operations center, President Yoon emphasized close cooperation between the military authorities of the U.S. and South Korea and expressed gratitude for INDOPACOM's efforts.
Admiral Paparo and key officials commemorated President Yoon's visit, reaffirming the strength of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
President Yoon stated that in response to the military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, the combined defense posture of the U.S. and South Korea must be further strengthened, emphasizing INDOPACOM's central role.
In his meeting with the troops, President Yoon underscored the importance of the U.S.-South Korea alliance and international solidarity, delivering a message of encouragement.
President Yoon's visit to INDOPACOM took place ahead of his attendance at the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., reaffirming INDOPACOM's significance as a strategic military and security hub in the Pacific region.
The Presidential Office stated that this visit served as an opportunity to demonstrate the strong unity and power of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
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President Yoon Visits Indo-Pacific Command, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening U.S.-South Korea Alliance
On the 9th (local time), during his official visit to the United States, President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) located in Honolu
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