Seoul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Josep Borrell expressed that he will discuss ways to increase the EU’s security and defence partnership with South Korea during his visit to Seoul.
On 03 Nov 2024, Josep Borell the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy visited the Joint Security Area in the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas.
My visit today of the Demilitarised Zone – DMZ – between the Republic of Korea and the DPRK is yet another reminder of the need to invest more in peace.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) November 3, 2024
Great appreciation for work done by @UN_Command and the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission. pic.twitter.com/GjnmPcRZW8
Josep Borell the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, noted on social media platform X earlier in the day that he reached Seoul to co-chair the first Strategic Dialogue with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul.
“Over the past years, we have become even closer partners making substantial progress with the Digital, Green & Health Partnerships,”
Borrell reported, noting his visit is desired at taking the security and defence partnership “to the next level.”
In Seoul to co-chair the first Strategic Dialogue with @FMChoTaeyul
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) November 2, 2024
Over the past years, we have become even closer partners making significant progress with the Digital, Green & Health Partnerships.
I am here to take 🇪🇺-🇰🇷 cooperation on security & defense to the next level. pic.twitter.com/wctSH5awTu
Meetings are likely to address shared worries over North Korea’s dispatch of troops to Russia in support of its fight in Ukraine and their joint responses. Last week, Borrell strongly criticised North Korea’s deployment of troops to Russia, calling his upcoming visit to Seoul a
“timely and meaningful opportunity to examine these worrying developments.”
During his visit, Borrell will also hold discussions with Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun.
“In an age of geopolitical tensions, where international law is being challenged in both regions, the security of Europe and that of the Indo-Pacific are increasingly interlinked,”
Borrell expressed before flying to Seoul.
