Archive · 30 Jan 2026
South Korea, Japan to upgrade defence cooperation
The defence ministers of South Korea and Japan met in Japan and agreed to work more closely together.
They plan to do joint naval exercises and use new technologies like artificial intelligence and unmanned weapons.
This will help both countries work better in defence and be more prepared for any challenges.
South Korea and Japan agreed to upgrade defence cooperation during a meeting in Yokosuka, Japan.
The agreement includes joint naval search-and-rescue drills and collaboration on AI and unmanned weapon systems.
South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi led the discussions.
The ministers aim to enhance defence capabilities and cooperation between the two countries.
The agreement was announced on January 30 by South Korea's Defence Ministry.
- Who
- Defence ministers of South Korea and Japan
- What
- Agreed to upgrade defence cooperation and plan joint naval drills
- When
- January 30
- Where
- Yokosuka, Japan
- Why
- To enhance defence capabilities and cooperation between the two countries
- Countries Involved
- South Korea, Japan
- Defence Ministers
- Ahn Gyu-back (South Korea), Shinjiro Koizumi (Japan)
- Meeting Location
- Yokosuka, Japan
- Agreements
- Upgraded defence cooperation, joint naval drills, AI and unmanned systems integration
- Date of Agreement
- January 30