Foreign minister urges European diplomats to counter N. Korea-Russia military ties
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul expressed concerns about recent North Korea-Russia military cooperation threatening global peace and stability, including on the Korean Peninsula and in Europe, during a meeting with European diplomats in Seoul on Tuesday.
Cho emphasized the importance of continuous cooperation between South Korea and Europe.
“The evolving cooperation between South Korea and European countries in defense, security, trade, investment, science and technology, the green transition and economic security is crucial,” Cho said.
He stressed that bilateral and multilateral cooperation between South Korea and Europe is essential for maintaining global peace.
Cho also highlighted the ongoing war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict as threats to the rules-based international order. He urged stronger cooperation with European nations to resolve these issues and called for joint efforts to restore international order.
Additionally, Cho announced that South Korea will host a high-level meeting in September on the responsible military use of artificial intelligence, aiming to establish a foundation for the safe use of AI in armed conflict situations.