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Top diplomats of South Korea, US to discuss alliance, North Korea amid impeachment uncertainty

Top diplomats of South Korea, US to discuss alliance, North Korea amid impeachment uncertainty

Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken were set to hold talks in Seoul on Monday, focusing on their countries' bilateral alliance, efforts to deter North Korean threats and other key issues, officials said. The talks come as South Korea seeks to ensure its alliance with the US remains strong despite political uncertainties following President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his failed martial law attempt, Yonhap news agency reported. Blinken's visit marks the first trip by a top US official, and his planned talks with Cho will be the allies'…
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