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President Lee Jae-myung held a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the 10th to explore avenues for expanding South Korea-NATO cooperation.
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White House spokesperson Kim Nam-joon revealed in a written statement that this call, which took place at Secretary General Rutte’s request, marked their second interaction in seven months, following their initial dialogue last July. <\/p>\n

Both leaders recognized the increasing interconnectedness of security landscapes in the Indo-Pacific and European theaters. They concurred on the critical need to maintain and bolster collaborative efforts in addressing global security challenges. <\/p>\n

In light of this, they committed to ongoing discussions on pivotal security matters, including developments in Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula. <\/p>\n

President Lee highlighted South Korea’s expanding partnerships with NATO member states, leveraging its cutting-edge defense industry capabilities. He proposed capitalizing on the recently established South Korea-NATO Defense Industry Consultative Body to foster meaningful cooperation. <\/p>\n

Secretary General Rutte reciprocated by expressing confidence in South Korea’s defense prowess and affirmed NATO’s readiness to deepen collaborative ties. <\/p>\n

The leaders agreed to broaden their partnership beyond defense, encompassing areas such as space technology and intelligence sharing. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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