Blinken says US is 'better positioned' to deal with N. Korea when working with allies
The former deputy secretary of state made the remarks at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
"We can revitalize our core alliances -- force multipliers of our influence around the world," said Blinken.
"Together, we are far better positioned to counter threats posed by Russia, Iran and North Korea and to stand up for democracy and human rights," he added.
It marked the first time Blinken has publicly mentioned
North Korea since his nomination in late November by President-elect Joe Biden.
Blinken has largely remained silent even as many North Korea experts pointed to the possibility of a long-range missile test, nuclear test, or other move by Pyongyang in an effort to place itself on the list of priorities for the incoming US administration.
Pyongyang has yet to mount any provocation, and Gen. Robert Abrams, commander of US Forces Korea, said on Jan. 4 that the regime thus far had shown no signs of doing so.
Blinken also highlighted the need to rebuild American leadership in the global setting.
"American leadership still matters. The reality is that the world does not organize itself," he told the Senate committee.
To this end, the secretary of state nominee said the US needs to be humble and confident.
"Humility because we have a great deal of work to do at home to enhance our standing abroad," said Blinken. "But we will also act with confidence that America at its best still has a greater ability than any country on earth to mobilize others for greater good."
He also repeated Biden's promise that the US will lead the world not only by the "example of our power, but the power of our example."
Biden is set to be sworn in as the next US president on Wednesday. (Yonhap)
(责任编辑:新闻中心)
相关内容
- Where to pre
- Korea rebukes N.K. for threatening nuclear attacks
- Watch these dudes expertly troll London Fashion Week
- Young Chinese public officials visit Korea for exchanges with municipalities
- 18 Places for Epic Outdoor Adventure Across Colorado
- 全国土壤普查办抽验组到广东开展土壤普查质量抽验
- “小富翁”的压岁钱怎么花
- Xi congratulates Kim Jong
- North Korea invites guests to celebrations of party congress, possibly including military parade
- Scientists discover where the huge dinosaur
- Human rights groups file constitutional complaint over leafleting ban
- Watch Mike Pence gasp when no one claps at his terrible applause line
- Judge trying the Statue of Liberty climber wants to make the climb too
推荐文章
-
中国科学院老科学家科普演讲团在雅开展科普讲座今年上半年,雅安市科协以科创筑梦,强化未成年人科学教育获佳绩为主题,以立德树人为目标,科学教育为抓手,从科普教育活动、科普教育阵地、青少年科技创新行动三个方 ...[详细]
-
Meeting with unification minister
Lee Rae-jin, the brother of a South Korean fisheries official who was killed by the North Korean mil ...[详细] -
Cat comes to the rescue and unlocks door for its owner stuck outside
Breaking news: A cat made itself useful. No, really! When student Gabby Tropea found herself acciden ...[详细] -
Korea will not punish local fishermen who seized Chinese boats
South Korean authorities said Tuesday they have decided not to punish the local fishermen who sailed ...[详细] -
Keurig K Mini deal — get $30 off at Target
GET $30 OFF:As of Aug 28, you can snag a Keurig K Mini single-serve coffee maker for just $59.99, do ...[详细] -
GM Korea exec indicted over alleged bribery
INCHEON (Yonhap) -- A 57-year-old executive of the South Korean unit of U.S. carmaker General Motors ...[详细] -
河源“她”力量:把和美乡村框进镜头_南方+_南方plus“广东是我的家乡,我的家乡我来秀!”今年是来自广东河源的客家妹子张俊慧返乡创业的第七个年头,从民宿老板到网络达人“一物乡甜”,在返乡创业的日子里 ...[详细]
-
North Korea to hold marathon 'virtually'
Participants of the Pyongyang Marathon run down Mirae Scientists Street in the North Korean capital ...[详细] -
I Deleted All My Social Accounts: Three Weeks Without Social Media
To say that a lot of people use social media is an understatement. At last count, Facebook had more ...[详细] -
Controversy erupts over Seoul's possible push to build nuke plant in North Korea
GettyimagesbankA political controversy appears to be brewing over the Seoul government's possible at ...[详细]
热点阅读
随机内容
- Republicans on abortion
- Let us now remember 11 of Michelle Obama's coolest moments
- Swiatek sails through as Gauff survives
- Cricket Australia target sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics
- 'Black Myth: Wukong' PS5 review in progress: A potential masterpiece
- 为了新汉源再加一把劲
- Kim vows to bolster North Korea's military at party meeting