South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo has met with the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet to discuss military cooperation between the two allies.

The Defense Ministry said Han and Admiral Scott Swift held talks in Seoul on Monday and covered security conditions on the Korean Peninsula and ways to strengthen their bilateral cooperation.

During their meeting, Minister Han said the allies' ongoing annual joint military drills are making a big contribution to successfully deterring the North.

In response, Commander Swift said Washington's "ironclad" security commitment to the defense of South Korea remains unchanged.

The U.S. commander is in the country to attend the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium. 

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