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기사입력 : 2026.01.19 08:03
The
15th ROK–NATO Policy Consultation was held in Brussels on January 15, with
senior officials from both sides meeting to exchange views on the international
security environment and discuss ways to further strengthen the ROK–NATO
partnership.
The
meeting was co-chaired by Yoon Jong-kwon, Ambassador for International Cyber
Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, and
Boris Ruge, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and
Security Policy. The two sides shared assessments of current global security
challenges and explored avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation.
Both
sides agreed that, amid growing geopolitical uncertainty driven by factors such
as U.S.–China competition and the war in Ukraine, cooperation among like-minded
partners has become more important than ever in responding to complex and
overlapping crises. They emphasized the need for close ROK–NATO coordination to
address shared security threats, noting the increasing interconnectedness
between security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.
The
participants also noted that over the past four years, the ROK–NATO
relationship has experienced remarkable growth through high-level exchanges,
including the Republic of Korea’s participation in NATO summits and ministerial
meetings. In this context, they welcomed the launch of the ROK–NATO Defense
Industry Consultative Body last year, which has further expanded the scope of
cooperation between the two sides.
Looking
ahead, both sides reaffirmed the significant potential for deepening ROK–NATO
cooperation across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, defense
industry cooperation, advanced technologies, information sharing, and space
security. They agreed to continue efforts to further strengthen and
institutionalize practical cooperation going forward.
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