Vice Minister Lee Doo-hee of the Ministry of National Defense said that on the 20th, he discussed the development of defense and defense industry cooperation between the two countries with Singaporean Vice Minister Chan Heng Kee at the Ministry of National Defense building in Yongsan.
The meeting between the two vice ministers was held to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Singapore. This diplomatic relationship is expected to elevate the ties between Korea and Singapore to a "strategic partnership." In particular, they agreed to deepen cooperation in the defense and defense industry sectors.
The vice ministers emphasized the need for cooperation in maritime security areas, including naval exchanges, for regional peace and stability, and also decided to expand cooperation in advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
Moreover, Vice Minister Lee highlighted the excellence of Korean weapons systems, expressing hope for an expansion of defense cooperation between the two countries.