1. The Government of the Republic of Korea supports the US government’s decision to expand
assistance to Afghanistan, such as the deployment of additional troops, in a bid to accelerate the
stabilization and reconstruction of the country, a plan announced on December 1 as the outcome
of the Afghan strategy review.
2. The Government of the Republic of Korea anticipates that the continued efforts of the US government,
including those mentioned in the announcement, will make a great contribution to efforts by the Afghan
people and international community toward the early stabilization and reconstruction of the country.
3. The Government of the Republic of Korea, for its part, will continue participating in the international
community’s efforts to support stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan.
Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFAT
* unofficial translation