Daines Returns from Security, Trade Mission to South Korea, Taiwan

MISSOULA, Mont. – The following is a press release from the office of Senator Steve Daines

NBC Missoula
Date: Sep 24, 2017
Courtesy of Senator Steve Daines

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today returned from a security and trade mission to South Korea and Taiwan to receive an update on the nuclear threat of North Korea and expand markets for Montana products.

Daines traveled to the Korean Demilitarized Zone to see the border known as the 38th parallel, he also visited Yeonpyeong Island to better understand the challenges that the military faces being in close proximity to North Korea. Daines then participated in a classified strategic briefing with General Brooks, Commander of United States Forces Korea/UN Command/Combined Forces Command. Additionally, he met with U.S. Air Force Colonel Steven Edwards from Missoula, Montana.

Daines met with South Korea’s defense minister, Song Young-moo where they discussed the security situation and danger along the border due to North Korea’s ongoing provocations.    [FULL  STORY]