WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of remarks by the U.S. Secretary of State:
Press Statement
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
August 14, 2026
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my warm congratulations to the Korean people as you celebrate your national day.
For more than seven decades, the United States and the Republic of Korea have cultivated an alliance grounded in shared values, mutual trust, and an unwavering commitment to each other's security and prosperity. Following the President's historic state visit to the ROK last fall, the United States and the ROK have ushered in a historic new era in our relationship, deepening cooperation on a range of ...