The U.S. and South Korean defense ministers Friday pledged continued vigilance against any provocative action by North Korea, particularly as it moves through an expected transition of leadership from Kim Jong-il to his youngest son. The two ministers held annual defense talks at the Pentagon.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and South Korea's Defense Minister Kim Tae-young signed several agreements designed to strengthen the alliance, including a joint strategy for developing operational plans. In a communiqué they said they want to expand the relationship to deal more with regional and international issues, but they also made clear their focus is on protecting South Korea from potential aggression by North Korea.
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