Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06SEOUL2779
2006-08-16 09:08:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Seoul
Cable title:
PSI: INVITATION TO ATTEND EXERCISE LEADING EDGE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SEOUL 002779
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/21/2014
TAGS: KNNP MNUC PARM PREL
SUBJECT: PSI: INVITATION TO ATTEND EXERCISE LEADING EDGE
DELIVERED
REF: STATE 131944
Classified By: A/DCM Joseph Y. Yun. Reasons 1.4 (b,d).
On August 16, A/DCM and Pol-Mil Chief delivered reftel points
regarding invitation to attend exercise Leading Edge to Cho
Tae-Yong, Director General of North American Division,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). Cho stated
that he has noted USG request and would pass to his
superiors. Additionally, Cho commented that the ROKG
position is to "stay the course" on its current approach to
PSI, indicating the ROKG is positively inclined to
participate in the exercise, but is unlikely to endorse the
statement of interdiction principles. We will follow-up and
report on the ROK's decision and any developments.
STANTON