Barack Obama actually said...

"The Republic of Korea is our—one of our strongest allies in the world."

"The U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea's security remains unwavering."

"The United States appreciates Japan's establishment of a National Security Council and creation of a legal framework for information security that will facilitate enhanced policy and intelligence coor..."

"The United States welcomes the Republic of Korea's ratification of a new five-year Special Measures Agreement."