Wi Sung-lac Meets with NATO Deputy Secretary General Šekerinska... “Strengthening Korea-NATO Partnership”

According to Financial News, Wi Sung-lac held talks with Radmila Šekerinska, NATO Deputy Secretary General, who is visiting Korea to attend the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025.
Wi noted that high-level exchanges between the two sides have become increasingly active, citing the phone conversation in July between President Lee Jae Myung and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, last month's visit by the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, and the current visit by Deputy Secretary General Šekerinska. He also highlighted the successful inaugural meeting of the Korea-NATO Defense Industry Consultative Body.
He further stated that, as security in the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions is becoming more closely linked, the Korean government aims to further strengthen the Korea-NATO partnership. In response, Deputy Secretary General Šekerinska expressed her agreement and said she hopes to see continued deepening of the partnership. She particularly emphasized the need to enhance cooperation in the defense industry and pledged active support in this area.
Wi Sung-lac and Radmila Šekerinska also shared their assessments of the current situation on the Korean Peninsula and the Russo-Ukrainian War. They agreed to expand information sharing between Korea and NATO to reinforce mutually beneficial cooperation in the face of complex global crises. Both sides committed to maintaining close communication to further deepen the Korea-NATO partnership.

syj@fnnews.com Seo Young-jun Reporter