President Yoon States Korea and Britain Will Enhance Cooperation in Cybersecurity and Defense Industry

During his state visit to the United Kingdom, President Yoon Suk Yeol has announced that South Korea and Britain will be entering into new cooperative agreements, particularly in areas of cybersecurity and the defense industry. This announcement came as he spoke at a dinner with about 190 Koreans residing in Britain, marking the start of his four-day visit.

Strengthening Security Ties

President Yoon emphasized that this visit will be a cornerstone for building a new system of cooperation in the security domain between the two nations. According to him, the collaboration will also revisit and possibly revise the existing Korea-Britain free trade agreement, aiming to boost supply chain and trade cooperation.

Broader Horizons in Science and Technology

The scope of collaboration is expected to extend beyond just security, with South Korea and Britain looking to expand their partnership into science and technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, biological sciences, the space sector, semiconductors, and clean energy.

President Yoon spoke of the shared values between South Korea and Britain, namely freedom, human rights, and the rule of law, suggesting that these universal values form the basis of their strong economic and trading relationship.

Recognizing Contributions and Shared History

The President expressed his gratitude to the Korean community in Britain for their role in fostering strong bilateral ties. He assured continued support from the South Korean government through the recently established Overseas Koreans Agency. Moreover, he paid tribute to Britain's military support during the Korean War, and to King Charles III for his demonstrated interest in Korean culture.

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