US Secretary of State: "Leaked Classified Documents Will Not Affect Alliance Cooperation"

High-Level Meetings with Allies and Partners

U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken stated on the 15th (local time) that the controversy over the leak of classified U.S. military documents does not affect cooperation with allied and partner countries.

At a press conference that day, in response to a question asking, "Can the U.S. be a trusted ally in the situation of information leaks?" Secretary Blinken said, "Since this leak occurred, we have been in contact with allies and partners at a high level. We have made clear our commitment to information protection and security partnerships."

Tony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Secretary Blinken emphasized, "At least from what I have heard so far, it has been about assessing the measures we are taking, and it does not affect our cooperation," adding, "I have neither seen nor heard otherwise."

Secretary Blinken explained, "An investigation is currently underway, and the suspect is in custody, but the important thing is the measures to protect information more securely."

Vedant Patel, Senior Deputy Spokesperson of the State Department, also stated in a briefing on the 10th that in response to related questions, "The United States' commitment to South Korea remains steadfast."