South Korean Defense Minister meets with ``Secretary of the US Navy''...emphasizes ``importance of defense industry''

On the 26th, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik met with US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, who was visiting South Korea, and discussed issues such as the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and the region, plans for cooperation with North Korea, and cooperation in the defense industry.
We exchanged opinions on the matter. During the meeting, Defense Minister Shin said, ``In order to deter and respond to North Korea's provocations, we must realize ``peace through strength'' based on a strong South Korea-U.S. joint defense posture.''
He expressed his gratitude to the U.S. Navy for its active support for extended deterrence and regular visibility of strategic assets.
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense said, ``Secretary del Toro said, ``The US-South Korea alliance is a
He praised South Korea's capabilities and contributions, saying, ``This is the core of the global supply chain,'' and emphasized the importance of South Korea in the global supply chain, saying, ``From now on, the Korea-U.S. alliance will develop into a science and technology alliance.''
He expressed a sense of expectation." He continued, ``Defense Minister Singh and Secretary Del Toro agreed that ``building a strong naval force is possible only when the strength of the nation's shipbuilding industry is the foundation.''
``We emphasized the importance of cooperation in the defense industry field in the process of strengthening the ROK-U.S. naval power by stabilizing the supply chain and increasing combined and joint operational capabilities.''