U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed a congratulatory message to South Korea on its Liberation Day, calling the nation an "indispensable partner" in joint efforts to promote prosperity and security.
The statement underscores the strong diplomatic and strategic relationship between the United States and South Korea, highlighting their cooperation on economic and security matters as they mark a significant historical anniversary.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a congratulatory message to South Korea on Friday, marking the 81st anniversary of the nation's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. Rubio referred to South Korea as an "indispensable partner" in joint efforts to foster prosperity and strengthen the people-to-people ties that bind the two nations.
Rubio stated that the United States is proud to stand with the Republic of Korea (ROK), emphasizing their continued collaboration to expand prosperity. He noted that the alliance, cultivated over more than seven decades, is grounded in shared values, mutual trust, and a commitment to each other's security and prosperity.
Following a state visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to South Korea last fall, the United States and the ROK have entered a new era of their relationship, enhancing cooperation on economic security, critical minerals, and shipbuilding. The visit by President Trump occurred in late October ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.