Defense Minister meets with US Secretary of the Army
Ministry of National Defense, Republic of Korea
Press Release
2025-10-28
On the morning of October 2, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with United States Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll at the Defense Ministry in Yongsan. They discussed security situations on the Korean Peninsula and ways to further develop the ROK-US Alliance.
Minister Ahn stated that the trust and cooperation between Korean and U.S. defense and military authorities have been the core drivers of the ROK-US Alliance. He emphasized his commitment to working closely with Secretary Driscoll to strengthen the alliance further.
Both sides agreed that maintaining a strong combined defense posture is crucial to deterring and responding to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. Minister Ahn highly praised the critical role of the US Forces Korea (USFK) in contributing to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
Minister Ahn stressed that to develop the alliance into a future-oriented comprehensive strategic alliance, South Korea and the United States must further enhance mutually beneficial cooperation in science, technology, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Secretary Driscoll agreed with this vision.
The two defense officials agreed on the growing importance of drones in modern warfare and decided to expand their cooperation in joint research, production, and operation of drone systems.
On the morning of the same day, Secretary Driscoll met with Kim Kyu-ha, the Army's Chief of Staff, to discuss ways to deepen exchanges and cooperation in preparation for the future development of the armies of both countries.
Both defense officials committed to close cooperation in sharing military innovations and jointly developing capabilities for sustained support and operational readiness.
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