Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06SEOUL393
2006-02-03 07:46:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Seoul
Cable title:
ROK CHIEF SECRETARY SONG REITERATES ROK SUPPORT ON
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SEOUL 000393
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/18/2015
TAGS: PARM PREL MNUC KNNP KS
SUBJECT: ROK CHIEF SECRETARY SONG REITERATES ROK SUPPORT ON
IRAN
Classified By: Amb. Alexander Vershbow. Reasons 1.4 (b,d).
(C) During a lengthy discussion of outstanding issues on
February 2 with ROK Chief Secretary for National Security
Song Min-soon (other issues reported septel),the Ambassador
expressed appreciation for the ROK's continuing support at
the International Atomic Energy Agency on the Iranian nuclear
issue. The United States was aware that Iran was attempting
to apply economic pressure to the ROK to influence its vote,
but we were counting on Korean support. Song assured the
Ambassador that Seoul would stand firm on the issue, but
pointed out that Iran was causing problems for Korean
economic interests.
VERSHBOW
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/18/2015
TAGS: PARM PREL MNUC KNNP KS
SUBJECT: ROK CHIEF SECRETARY SONG REITERATES ROK SUPPORT ON
IRAN
Classified By: Amb. Alexander Vershbow. Reasons 1.4 (b,d).
(C) During a lengthy discussion of outstanding issues on
February 2 with ROK Chief Secretary for National Security
Song Min-soon (other issues reported septel),the Ambassador
expressed appreciation for the ROK's continuing support at
the International Atomic Energy Agency on the Iranian nuclear
issue. The United States was aware that Iran was attempting
to apply economic pressure to the ROK to influence its vote,
but we were counting on Korean support. Song assured the
Ambassador that Seoul would stand firm on the issue, but
pointed out that Iran was causing problems for Korean
economic interests.
VERSHBOW