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U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson testifies during an Armed Services hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 17, 2024. [AP/YONHAP]

North slams USFK commander's 'dagger in Asia' remark about South

North Korea criticized a remark by the commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) likening South Korea to a “dagger” aimed at China, warning that such an approach would only spur greater cooperation among countries in the region to counter Washington.

2026.6.3

Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of Combined Forces Command, speaks to reporters at a Korea-U.S. combined river crossing drill on the Imjin River in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi, on March 14. [YONHAP]

Seoul delivers position over USFK chief's 'dagger' statement to Washington

Korea has delivered its position to the United States over the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander's recent controversial remarks that likened Korea to a “dagger” in Asia, according to presidential officials Saturday.

2026.5.30

Chinese Embassy criticizes USFK chief's remarks describing Korea as 'dagger' in Asia

The Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Thursday criticized recent remarks by U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson, likening Korea to a "dagger" in Asia from Beijing's perspective amid an intensifying U.S.-Sino rivalry.

2026.5.28

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North slams USFK commander's 'dagger in Asia' remark about South

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