South Korean Foreign Minister Choo Hyun met with Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on June 28 to discuss expanding practical cooperation and enhancing security collaboration between the two countries.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Choo assessed that shuttle diplomacy between the leaders of both nations has been driving cooperation across various sectors, including active exchanges in defense.
In light of rapidly changing international circumstances, Choo emphasized the need for South Korea and Japan to strengthen their cooperation as "close neighbors."
He particularly noted that "Korea-Japan security cooperation is related to the sentiments of our people," stressing the importance of expanding tangible cooperation that citizens can feel.
Minister Koizumi also mentioned in his opening remarks that he believes understanding among the Korean public is essential for the development of Korea-Japan defense cooperation, referencing a 'Youth Security Dialogue' held that afternoon at the Korea Institute for Defense Analysis (KIDA) in Dongdaemun, Seoul.
He added, "It is important for both countries to continue exchanges in various fields as partners responding to diverse issues in the international community."
The two sides exchanged views on the recent security situation in the Middle East, as well as regional and global security matters, agreeing to continue their cooperation with the international community.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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