U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has congratulated South Korea on its 73rd Liberation Day, a national holiday that will be celebrated on Wednesday. <br /> Pompeo released a statement on Tuesday, saying the U.S. recognizes South Korea's commitment to democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law underpins the country's success. <br />He went on to say those values, along with the airtight bond between the two allies allows them to move forward to advance peace and security in the Indo-Pacific Region.<br />He said the U.S. remains committed to the ironclad alliance in coordinating the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea. <br />
