19 Dec 2011

Summary of Obama’s Call to President Lee

The White House releases summary of President Obama’s call to Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the death of Kim Jong Il.

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
December 19, 2011

Readout of the President’s Call with President Lee of the Republic of Korea

At midnight tonight, President Obama spoke with Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the death of Kim Jong Il. The President reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment to the stability of the Korean Peninsula and the security of our close ally, the Republic of Korea. The two leaders agreed to stay in close touch as the situation develops and agreed they would direct their national security teams to continue close coordination.

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