South Korea's Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se.
Seoul: South Korea's Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se said that his country is working closely with its main ally, the United States, to come up with effective ways to protect the country from North Korean aggression. "Talks are under way between diplomats and military-security officials so as to alleviate any concerns being felt by South Koreans," he said on a local talk show, adding that topics like the nuclear umbrella extended by Washington, and other safeguards are being looked at in detail. The country's top diplomat then said that in three weeks the foreign and defense ministers from the two countries will meet in Washington for a two-plus-two dialogue that will touch on all critical outstanding issues.Yun emphasized that the US commitment to the defense of South Korea is resolute and that it has various means at its disposal to counter North Korea. He said that in-depth talks are now under way at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to further penalize the North for its defiance. (QNA)
