Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06SEOUL1497
2006-05-03 10:02:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Seoul
Cable title:
INFORMATION ON U.S.-JAPAN 2-PLUS-2 CONVEYED TO ROKG
VZCZCXYZ0003 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHUL #1497 1231002 ZNY CCCCC ZZH P 031002Z MAY 06 FM AMEMBASSY SEOUL TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 7713 INFO RUEHBJ/AMEMBASSY BEIJING 0590 RUEHKO/AMEMBASSY TOKYO 0668 RUEKJCS/JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC RHHMUNA/CDR USPACOM HONOLULU HI RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC//OSD/ISA/EAP// RHMFISS/COMUSKOREA J2 SEOUL KOR RHMFISS/COMUSKOREA J3 SEOUL KOR RHMFISS/COMUSKOREA J5 SEOUL KOR RHMFISS/COMUSKOREA SCJS SEOUL KOR
C O N F I D E N T I A L SEOUL 001497
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/21/2014
TAGS: PREL MARR JA KS
SUBJECT: INFORMATION ON U.S.-JAPAN 2-PLUS-2 CONVEYED TO ROKG
REF: STATE 69287
Classified By: PolMil Chief Sung Kim. Reasons 1.4 (b,d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L SEOUL 001497
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/21/2014
TAGS: PREL MARR JA KS
SUBJECT: INFORMATION ON U.S.-JAPAN 2-PLUS-2 CONVEYED TO ROKG
REF: STATE 69287
Classified By: PolMil Chief Sung Kim. Reasons 1.4 (b,d).
1. (U) This is an action request.
2. (C) On May 3, PolMil Chief conveyed reftel information on
USFJ realignment to MOFAT NAD III Director Min Kyong-ho.
Expressing great appreciation for the information, Min
undertook to study and share the results of the May 1
U.S.-Japan SCC meeting with relevant ministries in the ROKG.
In a brief preliminary observation, Min asked about the
significance of the relocation of the 1st Army Corps HQ to
Camp Zama and about changes, if any, in the role of USFJ or
the U.S.-Japan alliance in any contingencies on the
Peninsula. Emphasizing the ROKG's keen interest in any
significant developments in the U.S.-Japan alliance, Min
requested an even more detailed briefing either in Washington
or here. While welcoming the opportunity to engage DUSD
Richard Lawless during the upcoming Security Policy
Initiative Talks, Min indicated that MOFAT also would
appreciate a more detailed briefing through diplomatic
channels.
3. (C) Action request: Given the ROK's keen interest, we
recommend a fuller briefing as appropriate for the ROK
Embassy in Washington.
MINTON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/21/2014
TAGS: PREL MARR JA KS
SUBJECT: INFORMATION ON U.S.-JAPAN 2-PLUS-2 CONVEYED TO ROKG
REF: STATE 69287
Classified By: PolMil Chief Sung Kim. Reasons 1.4 (b,d).
1. (U) This is an action request.
2. (C) On May 3, PolMil Chief conveyed reftel information on
USFJ realignment to MOFAT NAD III Director Min Kyong-ho.
Expressing great appreciation for the information, Min
undertook to study and share the results of the May 1
U.S.-Japan SCC meeting with relevant ministries in the ROKG.
In a brief preliminary observation, Min asked about the
significance of the relocation of the 1st Army Corps HQ to
Camp Zama and about changes, if any, in the role of USFJ or
the U.S.-Japan alliance in any contingencies on the
Peninsula. Emphasizing the ROKG's keen interest in any
significant developments in the U.S.-Japan alliance, Min
requested an even more detailed briefing either in Washington
or here. While welcoming the opportunity to engage DUSD
Richard Lawless during the upcoming Security Policy
Initiative Talks, Min indicated that MOFAT also would
appreciate a more detailed briefing through diplomatic
channels.
3. (C) Action request: Given the ROK's keen interest, we
recommend a fuller briefing as appropriate for the ROK
Embassy in Washington.
MINTON