Summary
- Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun met with counterparts from the Netherlands and Singapore to discuss strengthening cooperation in the arms industry
- Kim expressed hope for Korean companies to participate in Dutch defense acquisition projects and inquired about Dutch interest in South Korean weapons systems
- The Netherlands and South Korea agreed to expand cooperation in defense science, technology, and the arms industry, with plans to open director-level defense talks soon
- Singapore pledged support for regional peace and stability, including on the Korean Peninsula. Defense Minister Kim asked for Singapore’s interest in South Korean weapons systems