Defense Chiefs of South Korea and US to Meet in Philippines Ahead of ASEAN
The defense ministers of South Korea and the US will hold talks in the Philippines before the ASEAN meeting, focusing on military cooperation.
The defense ministers of South Korea and the US will hold talks in the Philippines before the ASEAN meeting, focusing on military cooperation.
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul of South Korea and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are set to meet in the Philippines this week.
This meeting comes ahead of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus, highlighting the ongoing military collaboration between the two allies.
Kang and Hegseth's discussions will address key defense issues, including South Korea's aim to regain wartime operational control from the US.
Kang is expected to emphasize the importance of verifying South Korea's full operational capability, a condition for the transfer of control. The meeting will also address regional security concerns, particularly regarding North Korea's provocations.
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