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Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Seoul, South Korea

May 26, 2010

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MODERATOR: (Via translator) Following the ROK-U.S. foreign ministers
meeting, first we will be hearing remarks from Mr. Yu Myung-hwan of
the Republic of Korea.


FOREIGN MINISTER YU: (Via translator) Good afternoon, ladies and
gentlemen. I wish to once again welcome Secretary Clinton on her visit
to Seoul. During our meeting today, the Secretary and I reaffirmed the
Korea-U.S. alliance is a cornerstone of peace and stability on the
Korean Peninsula and in northeast Asia. And building on common values
and mutual trust, our countries are developing an alliance
relationship that now stands stronger and better than ever. And,
furthermore, we had extensive discussions on ways to respond to the
Cheonan incident, based on this robust alliance.


We also talked about the Korea-U.S. summit meeting scheduled for late
June, and the 2+2 foreign and defense ministerial in late July.


With regards to the Cheonan incidence, Secretary Clinton conveyed her
solid confidence in and support for the outcome of the joint
investigation team's scientific and objective investigation, and
expressed her regards for the calm and measured manner in which the
Korean Government is dealing with the incident.


Moreover, we concurred that North Korea's attack constitutes a clear
violation of the armistice agreement, the South-North Korea basic
agreement of 1991, and the UN charter, and that North Korea should,
accordingly, be held to full account. We and in-depth consultations on
what concrete measures should be taken.


We also agreed that this -- it is when the international community
criticizes North Korea's wrongful actions and furnishes a stern
response, that we can help North Korea go down the right path. And in
this regard we decided to cooperate closely together to ensure that
the incident is taken up internationally in such forum as the UN, and
that appropriate response is made.


Meanwhile, the Secretary and I agreed to work closely together so that
the summit meeting in June and the 2+2 ministerial in late July can
lead to productive discussions on appraising the successful
development of our strategic alliance, strengthening our security
posture, based on our combined defense capabilities, and enhancing
cooperation at the regional and global levels by faithfully
implementing the joint vision.


In addition, Secretary Clinton and I agreed to cooperate actively to
ensure the success of the November G20 summit meeting and the 2012
nuclear security summit, both of which will be held in Korea, and we
concurred that the (inaudible) FTA will serve to take our broader
relationship to a higher level, and agreed to work together to bring
about its early ratification.


Lastly, we affirmed that Secretary Clinton's visit underscores our
common determination in dealing with the Cheonan incident, and will
serve as an occasion for further strengthening the strategic alliance.
Thank you.


MODERATOR: (Via translator) Now we will be hearing from Secretary Clinton.


SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Minister Yu. And it is
wonderful to be back here in Seoul today on such a beautiful day to
express our strong solidarity and support for the people of Korea.


South Korea is a staunch ally, a friend, and a partner. And I want to
thank President Lee for his hospitality and the very important
discussions that we had today. The fortunes of our two nations have
been bound together for many decades. We have stood watchful guard
together for 60 years, vigilant in the cause of peace and stability on
the Korean Peninsula and in the wider region. And for the United
States, the security and sovereignty of South Korea is a solemn
responsibility and a rock solid commitment. Our alliance is a source
of strength and confidence, confidence that our two peoples will
continue to enjoy security, prosperity, and shared progress in the
days and years ahead.


But this relationship extends far beyond our security guarantees. The
United States has been a partner to the people of South Korea as they
embrace democracy, and embark on a historic economic transformation.
Our people trade and study together. Generations of American service
members have come to know and respect the Korean culture. And Korean
Americans have contributed significantly to the economic, social, and
cultural life of the United States.


Under President Lee's vision of global Korea, the ROK has accelerated
its progress as a confident and respected player on the world stage.
South Korea is a valued partner on regional and global challenges,
including its contributions in Afghanistan, and its efforts to combat
piracy, among many others. And we are very pleased that Seoul will
host the G20 later this year, and the second nuclear security summit
in 2012.


When President Obama and President Lee first met last year, they
committed to a joint vision statement for our alliance in the 21st
century. That speaks to our desire to turn our bilateral relationship
into a truly global partnership. And in our meetings today we
discussed how we can continue building upon this vision, and further
strengthen the ties between our peoples and our nation.


But to seize the opportunities of tomorrow, we must first meet the
challenges of today. As President Lee said in his strong and dignified
speech to the nation, we cannot turn a blind eye to belligerence and
provocation. Let me repeat publicly what I expressed privately to
President Lee and Minister Yu. The United States offers our deepest
sympathies to the families and friends of the 46 sailors killed in the
sinking of the Cheonan, and to all the peoples of South Korea. We will
stand with you in this difficult hour, and we stand with you always.


I applaud President Lee and his government for the firm, patient, and
deliberate way that they have pursued the truth, and then formulated a
response. The international independent investigation was objective,
the evidence overwhelming, the conclusion inescapable. This was an
unacceptable provocation by North Korea. And the international
community has a responsibility and a duty to respond. The measures
that President Lee announced in his speech are prudent. They are
absolutely appropriate. And they have the full support of the United
States.


Over the last week I have consulted with leaders in Japan and China,
and we have stayed in close contact with our friends here in Seoul
about the best way forward. We will be working together to chart a
course of action in the United Nations Security Council, and I want to
acknowledge Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's strong statement on this
issue.


The U.S. and South Korean militaries have announced plans for joint
exercises, and we will explore further enhancements to our posture on
the Peninsula, to ensure readiness, and to deter future attacks. The
United States is also reviewing additional options and authorities to
hold North Korea and its leaders accountable. We call on North Korea
to halt its provocation and its policy of threats and belligerence
toward its neighbors, and take steps now to fulfill its
denuclearization commitments, and comply with international law.


North Korea can still choose another path. Instead of isolation,
poverty, conflict, and condemnation, North Korea could enjoy
integration, prosperity, peace, and respect. Its people could finally
experience a better life. We know this is possible. Here in South
Korea we see it every day, the talent and creativity of the Korean
people flourishing in a vibrant democracy. North Korea's future
depends on the choices that its leaders make today.


For our part, we remain resolute in our defense of South Korea,
unyielding in our pursuit of justice, and determined to achieve
security and stability across the Asia Pacific region. The alliance
between the United States and the Republic of Korea will continue to
be a cornerstone of peace and prosperity for both our nations.


So, thank you again, Minister Yu, for your hospitality and your
friendship. I look forward to continuing our consultations in the days
and weeks to come. Thank you.


MODERATOR: (Via translator) Next we will be receiving questions from
the floor. First there will be a question from Fong Ki Jong from KBS.


QUESTION: (Via translator) My question goes to Mr. Yu. I wonder if
there were -- what details were discussed regarding the measures today
in your meeting. And also, there can be some painful measures, such as
cutting off financial channels through the BDA. If such measures were
to be taken, when and how do you plan to execute such measures?


And also, there was a statement saying that -- and do you plan to take
this to the UN Security Council after you persuade China, or are you
going to take this to the UN Security Council first, before --


FOREIGN MINISTER YU: (Via translator) Well, first of all, our two
countries, in response to the Cheonan incident, we are cooperating
fully, and there is no difference in our position, whatsoever.


Regarding our measures, on May 13th President Lee has already given a
statement to the people, and he has announced various measures,
including restrictions in terms of trade. And the U.S. is also going
through its various domestic laws and regulations to take measures
against North Korea within its domestic framework. And the details
that were discussed, I don't think it's appropriate for me to mention
that here. We will, of course, take various measures in the future,
depending on how North Korea reacts.


And regarding Mr. Wu Dawei, the head of the Six-Party Talks, he did
mention China's position, and I also expressed our position, as well.
We will continue to cooperate, the two countries, the U.S. and Korea,
and we will -- especially when it comes to the issue of the UN
Security Council, because Korea is not a standing member, and because
the U.S. has the ability to communicate there, we will continue to
make our communications with standing members, non-standing members,
and I am sure that that will help us to achieve our goals.


The measures that we will take towards North Korea, the measures
themselves are not an end. They are just a means to send a clear
message to North Korea that it is in response to their actions, and it
is also a means to lead North Korea down the right road. Thank you.


MODERATOR: (Via translator) Next, from Wall Street Journal, we have
Mr. Jay Solomon.


QUESTION: Good afternoon. This question, I guess, is for both
Secretary Clinton and Minister Yu. Is there -- initially it appeared
that South Korea would possibly go this week, as early as this week,
to the Security Council. Is there any sense of the timing of when this
might happen?


And I am also interested in -- there have been past crises between
North and South Korea, but that was before North Korea developed a
nuclear capability. I am curious, particularly from Minister Yu, how
North Korea's nuclear capability kind of constrains how the U.S. and
South Korea respond. Thank you.


FOREIGN MINISTER YU: For the denuclearization of North Korea, for a
long period of time -- over seven years -- we have made various
efforts. However, unfortunately, North Korea has conducted nuclear
tests twice.


Regarding North Korea's nuclear capabilities, we have not been able to
verify those capabilities, so it is difficult for me to publicly make
a statement on that. But with the Cheonan incident, I think the
Cheonan incident will serve as an occasion to solve the nuclear issue,
as well. The -- and it's not to bring North Korea back to the
Six-Party Talks, per se, but to see progress in North Korea taking
steps towards denuclearization. And we have once again affirmed that
-- through this incident -- that it is very important for North Korea
to denuclearize.


MODERATOR: (Via translator) Yes, we will receive a second question
from the Korean journalists.


Now, let's first receive a response from --


SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. Jay, with respect to your question about
Security Council action, we are very confident in the South Korean
leadership, and their decision about how and when to move forward is
one that we respect and will support. I have to say that I found both
Minister Yu and President Lee very confident, very relaxed, just very
resolute. It was an opportunity for me to exchange views, but to
clearly underscore the fact that the United States will be supporting
South Korea as it makes the decision, moving forward, on matters such
as timing, content, approach to the Security Council.


MODERATOR: (Via translator) Second question from the Korean
journalists is Mr. Kinyung Shi from (inaudible).


QUESTION: (Via translator) My question goes to Secretary Clinton. You
asked for -- you urged China for its cooperation on this incident. So
how -- what do you expect China to do, and how did you persuade China?


And also, I am sure that Korea and the U.S. is cooperating for joint
measures, but how is the U.S. responding? And does the U.S. also -- do
you also have a resolution in the UN Security Council in mind? And
also, if North Korea is to retaliate militarily, how will the U.S.
respond?


Another question is I am sure that you will also go -- look into the
policies that you have towards North Korea. What do you have in mind,
in terms of a vision to deter an attack and bring about stability? Any
long-term visions? And what kind of a vision that you have personally.


Sorry for having so many questions, but it just reflects my interest.


SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much. With respect to China, I
briefed both the minister and President Lee about our two-and-a-half
days of meetings with our Chinese counterparts. And you know that
Premier Wen will be coming to Seoul on Friday. So the South Korean
Government will be able to engage the Chinese Government at the
highest levels. And I believe that the Chinese understand the
seriousness of this issue, and are willing to listen to the concerns
expressed by both South Korea and the United States. We expect to be
working with China as we move forward in fashioning a response to this
provocation by North Korea.


We have also underscored our rock solid commitment to the defense of
South Korea. There should be no mistaking that by anyone. As you know,
the U.S. and South Korean militaries will be engaging in joint
exercises, and the President has ordered that our military, working
with the South Korean military, look at what additional enhancements
can be made to ensure readiness and deter future attacks.


I think both the United States and South Korea share the vision that
was articulated by President Lee, which I referred to in my opening
remarks, that there is a different path for North Korea. And we
believe it's in everyone's interests, including China, to make a
persuasive case for North Korea to change direction.


We can't predict what the actual response of the North Korean
leadership would be. But there is an opportunity here for the North
Koreans to understand that their behavior is unacceptable. And,
therefore, they need to look internally toward what they could do to
improve the standing of their own people, and provide a different
future. But we will be working very closely with our South Korean
friends on all of these issues.


Really, there is the immediate crisis caused by the sinking of the
naval vessel, which requires a strong but measured response. But there
is the longer-term challenge of changing the direction of North Korea,
making a convincing case to everyone in the region to work together to
achieve that outcome, denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, and
offering the opportunities for a better life for the people of the
north. So, we have to work on both of those tracks simultaneously, and
that's what we are attempting to do.


MODERATOR: (Via translator) The last question is from BBC.


QUESTION: A question to you, Madam Secretary, first, and then one to
both. You describe the investigation into the sinking of the Cheonan
as objective. So the conclusions were inescapable. What will it take
to convince the Chinese that this is indeed what really happened?


And a question to both. The situation doesn't seem to be settling. How
concerned are you that this could get out of hand? And how does the
fear of an escalation limit your actions and what you do, when it
comes to dealing with North Korea?


SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, with respect to the report, I believe it was
400 pages long. It was very thorough, highly professional and, in the
opinions of objective experts, very convincing. We have urged our
Chinese counterparts to study that report. We have offered additional
information and briefings about the underlying facts of the event, and
I know that the South Koreans have done the same. So, we hope that
China will take us up on our offer to really understand the details of
what happened, and the objectivity of the investigation that led to
the conclusions.


There are two objectives that President Lee has outlined. One is to
unite the international community in an appropriate response to this
provocation. And the other is to avoid escalation and greater
conflict. I believe strongly that that is the right approach to take.
So, as we work with South Korea and other partners internationally, we
are keeping in mind President Lee's very strong, effective speech, a
real act of statesmanship that laid out the problems, offered the
measures that South Korea would take, but pointed toward a different
future.


So, I think that South Korea has done this extraordinarily well under
very difficult circumstances. And I really commend the government and
the people of South Korea. Because when something like this happens,
it is easy to respond very emotionally and viscerally. But what South
Korea has done is to say, "No, first we will get the facts. We will
turn that over to an independent group of five nations. And we will
wait for those conclusions. And then we will determine what way to
act." And I have the greatest admiration for how this has been
handled.


FOREIGN MINISTER YU: Well, during the process of investigation going
to the root of the Cheonan incident, we had a joint investigation
team, including the U.S., Britain, Australia, Sweden, Canada, a total
of 24 experts, foreign experts, were on board this joint investigation
team. And they analyzed and they discussed the issue and made a lot of
effort to get the results.


And also, China and Russia were also provided with the objective data
and material beforehand. And, if they requested, we were willing to
receive experts to discuss the issue. And we did actually make that
proposal. And that shows -- and that is because we believe that
objective data has to speak, and no political judgment should play a
role in that kind of data. And that is based on fact. And I think that
that kind of factual data is the basis for us taking this issue to the
UN Security Council.


China and Russia, of course, will take time, I am sure. But they will
not be able to deny the facts. And we have, up until now, exerted all
of our efforts, and we will continue to do so in the future to bring
about further cooperation. Thank you.


MODERATOR: With that we would like to conclude the joint press
availability. Thank you very much.