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S. Korea, Germany Heighten Ties, Boost Defense Cooperation
The upgrade adds defense information sharing and a new economic and high-tech partnership, as the leaders cite shared security concerns and future industry cooperation.
- On Thursday, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in Seoul, upgrading bilateral relations to an 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' spanning defense, security, and technology cooperation.
- Leaders noted that regional security in Northeast Asia and Europe is increasingly intertwined, citing North Korea's deployment of more than 10,000 troops supporting Russian forces as evidence of escalating global threats.
- Both nations pledged to sign an agreement protecting classified military information and expand industrial collaboration in semiconductors, batteries, and artificial intelligence to leverage complementary technological strengths.
- Following the summit, more than 60 business leaders attended a state dinner, signaling deep private sector engagement in automotive, robotics, and advanced manufacturing supply chain development.
- Chancellor Merz is scheduled to visit the Demilitarized Zone on Friday, reinforcing Seoul and Berlin's commitment to monitoring regional stability as the partnership framework takes effect.
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South Korea's President Lee has spoken out in favour of an armaments cooperation with Germany.
·Germany
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During his Asia trip, Friedrich Merz also visits South Korea. For Chancellor and South Korea's President Lee, the focus is on armament, technology and common security interests.
·Düsseldorf, Germany
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Russia and North Korea are bringing together more militarily. This is a common security problem for Germany and South Korea. During their visit to Seoul, Chancellor Merz agreed on a deeper partnership - from armament to artificial intelligence.
Germany, South Korea deepen security partnership amid Russia-North ...
·London, United Kingdom
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On Thursday the Chancellor visited South Korea. Previously he was in Japan and Singapore.
·Zürich, Switzerland
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