Archive · 1 Nov 2025
South Korea, Japan Defense Chiefs Meet, Reaffirm US Security Cooperation
Leaders from South Korea and Japan met to talk about how they can work together more closely, especially with the United States.
This is important because North Korea has been developing dangerous weapons like missiles and nuclear bombs.
They want to make sure everyone in the region stays safe.
The South Korean leader also spoke with other countries like China, Australia, Malaysia, and Thailand about keeping peace.
He explained that South Korea wants peace on the Korean Peninsula but will also stay strong to protect itself.
They also want to share more information and work together on defense technology with friends in Southeast Asia.
South Korean and Japanese defense chiefs met in Malaysia and reaffirmed trilateral security cooperation with the US.
The meeting occurred amid concerns over North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile capabilities.
Both ministers agreed to advance bilateral defense ties in a future-oriented manner.
South Korea's defense minister emphasized efforts for denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula.
South Korea plans a 'two-track' approach involving deterrence and dialogue with North Korea, while also seeking broader regional cooperation.
- Who
- Defence chiefs of South Korea (Ahn Gyu-back) and Japan (Shinjiro Koizumi)
- What
- Reaffirmed trilateral security cooperation with the US and discussed bilateral defense ties.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus
- Why
- To address advancing North Korean nuclear and missile threats and regional security uncertainties.
- Meeting Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Event
- ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus
- South Korean Official
- Ahn Gyu-back
- Japanese Official
- Shinjiro Koizumi
- Key Concerns
- North Korean nuclear and missile threats