한미, 대북공조 확인했지만 '비핵화' 명시 없이 '북핵문제 해결' | 연합뉴스
South Korea and the US confirmed cooperation on North Korea, but did not explicitly mention "denuclearization" and instead used the phrase "resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue."
Korea Selatan dan Amerika Serikat mengonfirmasi kerja sama terhadap Korea Utara, tetapi tanpa menyebutkan "denuklirisasi" dan hanya menyatakan "pemecahan masalah nuklir Korea Utara".
한미 외교장관이 통화하여 북핵 문제 해결을 위한 협력을 강조했습니다. 최근 트럼프 대통령의 북미 대화 재개 추진과 연합훈련 축소 발표로 한국 정부는 미국과의 공조 필요성을 더욱 느끼고 있습니다. 특히, 한국이 대북 접근에서 배제될 우려가 제기되면서 이번 통화를 통해 미국의 의중을 파악하고 대북 정책에 대한 공감대를 형성하려는 목적이 있었습니다. 하지만 트럼프 대통령의 비핵화 의지 불확실성과 '한국 패싱' 우려가 여전히 남아있습니다. 따라서 한국 정부는 미국과의 협력을 강화하고, 한미 정상 차원의 소통을 통해 트럼프 대통령을 설득하는 노력이 필요합니다.
The US and South Korean foreign ministers held a phone call to emphasize cooperation in resolving the North Korean nuclear issue. With President Trump's recent push to resume talks with North Korea and his announcement of reduced joint military exercises, the South Korean government has felt an increased need for cooperation with the United States. In particular, concerns have been raised that South Korea could be excluded from North Korea engagement, so this phone call aimed to understand the US position and build consensus on North Korea policy. However, uncertainties remain regarding President Trump's commitment to denuclearization and the possibility of "passing over" South Korea. Therefore, the South Korean government needs to strengthen cooperation with the United States and make efforts to persuade President Trump through high-level communication.
Menteri Luar Negeri Korea Selatan dan Amerika Serikat telah berbicara melalui telepon untuk menekankan kerja sama dalam menyelesaikan masalah nuklir Korea Utara. Dengan upaya Presiden Trump untuk melanjutkan dialog dengan Korea Utara dan pengurangan latihan militer bersama, pemerintah Korea Selatan merasa semakin perlu bekerja sama dengan Amerika Serikat. Secara khusus, mengingat kekhawatiran bahwa Korea Selatan akan dikecualikan dari pendekatan terhadap Korea Utara, panggilan telepon ini bertujuan untuk memahami posisi Amerika Serikat dan membangun pemahaman yang sama tentang kebijakan terhadap Korea Utara. Namun, ketidakpastian komitmen denuklirisasi Presiden Trump dan kekhawatiran tentang "Korea Selatan dilewati" masih ada. Oleh karena itu, pemerintah Korea Selatan perlu memperkuat kerja sama dengan Amerika Serikat dan berupaya meyakinkan Presiden Trump melalui komunikasi tingkat puncak.