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Seoul announced that the two officials agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation regarding the resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue. The U.S. State Department issued a brief statement confirming the call, noting that a 'range of issues in the U.S.-ROK Alliance' were discussed."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"According to Yonhap news agency, South Korea's Foreign Ministry stated that Cho and Rubio agreed to work toward 'mutually beneficial' outcomes on various pending matters, including tariffs, investment, and security cooperation. The ministry release also indicated the ministers agreed to continue close communication for peace on the Korean Peninsula and the resolution of North Korea's nuclear issue, while maintaining a solid combined defense posture. Cho was quoted by Yonhap as saying Seoul would endeavour to help ensure U.S. President Donald Trump's recent message to North Korea would lead to renewed dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on denuclearisation commitment"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Yonhap reported that South Korea's Foreign Ministry did not mention whether the diplomats reaffirmed their usual commitment to North Korea's denuclearisation, despite their emphasis on cooperation on the North Korean nuclear issue. The U.S. State Department's statement did not address this point."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the left-rated reports mentioned the call between South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. 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