Korea America Friendship Society Chairman Lee Yong-jun, sixth from left in the back row, Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, eighth from left, Vice Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kang Yun-jin, 10th from left, and other guests and award recipients pose at the Korea America Friendship Night in Seoul on Wednesday. Photo by Asia Today
June 17 (Asia Today) -- The head of U.S. Forces Korea said Wednesday that civilian organizations have become increasingly important in strengthening the South Korea-U.S. alliance as the global security environment changes rapidly.
Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, described the Korea America Friendship Society as a bridge that has helped deepen relations between the two countries.
Brunson made the remarks at the Korea America Friendship Night, held at the JW Marriott Hotel Seoul to mark the society's 35th anniversary and honor U.S. service members assigned to South Korea.
"As the global security landscape changes rapidly, the role of civilian organizations working for Korea-U.S. friendship is more important than ever," Brunson said.
