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US, South Korea Defense Chiefs Hold Talks on Bilateral Cooperation
(MENAFN) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held talks on Monday with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, focusing on strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and overall military readiness.
The meeting, held behind closed doors at the Pentagon, centered on coordination between the two allies, with Hegseth describing the current moment as critical for their partnership.
"Together, our nations are taking strong actions to ensure our combined readiness and to defend vital national security interests," he said.
He pointed to recent US military activity authorized by President Donald Trump, including Operation Epic Fury against Iran, as an example of Washington’s approach to addressing global security threats.
Hegseth emphasized that the US-South Korea alliance remains a key pillar of regional stability and said Washington expects continued cooperation from partners during periods of heightened tensions.
He also welcomed Seoul’s commitment to increasing defense spending, describing it as a positive step toward shared responsibility within the alliance.
"As I noted during my visit to Seoul last November, (South) Korea's commitment to increase defense spending and your leadership in assuming primary responsibility for the security of the Korean Peninsula is very important," Hegseth said, referring to his earlier visit to the Demilitarized Zone.
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