Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Yoon Kwang Ung will conduct a joint press conference today at 1:30 p.m. EDT in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon 2E579.

Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be escorted from the North Parking Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort into the building.