U.S. and South Korea Strengthen Ties at Historic DMZ Meeting
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met at the demilitarized zone in South Korea on Nov. 3. The meeting took place at the southern side of Panmunjom, marking a significant diplomatic event.
Pete Hegseth, who has held the position of U.S. Defense Secretary since January 2025, shook hands with his South Korean counterpart. The meeting comes amidst ongoing discussions about regional security and cooperation between the two nations. Panmunjom, a village straddling the border between North and South Korea, has been a historic site for such high-level meetings.
The handshake between Hegseth and Ahn Gyu-back signals a continued commitment to dialogue and cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea. The meeting at the demilitarized zone underscores the importance of maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
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