Tokyo:Senior defense officials from South Korea and Japan have engaged in discussions to reaffirm their commitment to close cooperation in addressing North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, as announced by South Korea's defense ministry.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee met with his Japanese counterpart, Atsushi Ando, during a two-day visit to Japan. The visit began on Thursday and included a courtesy call on Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. This trip follows Ando's previous visits to Seoul for security policy consultations and the Seoul Defense Dialogue.
During the talks, Lee and Ando emphasized the significance of coordination not only between their two nations but also with the United States to effectively respond to the evolving threats from North Korea. This cooperation is deemed crucial in light of the rapidly changing international security landscape and the serious security situation on the Korean Peninsula.
The officials also expressed a mutual interest in enhancing defense cooperation and exchanges in advanced science and technology sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned systems, aiming for a future-oriented approach.