{"id":2201379,"date":"2023-06-15T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T23:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2201379"},"modified":"2023-06-14T17:38:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:38:20","slug":"south-korea-saudi-arabia-discuss-defense-cooperation-and-military-exchanges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/06\/south-korea-saudi-arabia-discuss-defense-cooperation-and-military-exchanges\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea, Saudi Arabia discuss defense cooperation and military exchanges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Korea and Saudi Arabia have resumed their Military Cooperation Committee after a pause of four years, discussing potential avenues for defense industry cooperation and military exchanges. The ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcs.mil.kr\/user\/boardList.action?command=view&amp;page=1&amp;boardId=O_121947&amp;boardSeq=O_337604&amp;mcategoryId=&amp;id=jcs2_040201000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reported<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that the second meeting between South Korea and Saudi Arabia\u2019s Military Cooperation Committee was held in Seoul. High-level representatives from both countries were present, including ROK Air Force Major General Lee Young-soo and Saudi Air Force Brigadier General Hamed Rafea A. AlAmri. During the visit, the Saudi delegation evaluated the preparedness of the Korean military and the performance of South Korea\u2019s missile defense system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The representatives from both countries expressed optimistic views regarding the partnership and its potential growth. The meeting came in the wake of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.korea.kr\/briefing\/pressReleaseView.do?newsId=156556204\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agreement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to standardize ministerial-level consultations between the defense ministries of both nations in March.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear readers,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At KOREA PRO, we are committed to providing engaging and informative content tailored to our discerning audience. Recognizing the significance of your perspectives in enriching our offerings, we cordially extend an invitation for your participation in a brief <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScvzlZJxcMly2_rwvE0IkCy2sS_Vd9F_t7F0dJeUzDW4ropMw\/viewform\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-minute survey<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This opportunity allows us to capture your invaluable feedback and insights, which we greatly appreciate and consider integral to our ongoing commitment to service excellence.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The resumption of the Military Cooperation Committee between the two countries exemplifies South Korea\u2019s ongoing efforts to strengthen its international defense partnerships and expand its arms export industry, particularly to Saudi Arabia. These efforts come on the heels of a sizable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/saudi-arabia-signs-800-mln-defence-deal-with-south-koreas-hanwha-2022-03-08\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$800 million defense deal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that South Korea secured with Saudi Arabia in March 2022, showcasing South Korea\u2019s strategic and economic interests in the Gulf region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Korea\u2019s discussions about potential defense industry cooperation and military exchanges with Saudi Arabia may also hint at Seoul\u2019s ambition to sell additional weapons to the Middle Eastern kingdom. This includes anti-aircraft defense systems and the Cheongung-II mid-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, enhancing Saudi Arabia\u2019s defensive capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cooperation further underscores the ROK\u2019s interest in participating in Saudi Arabia\u2019s futuristic $500 billion desert city megaproject, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2022\/11\/saudi-arabian-megaproject-promises-windfall-for-south-korea-but-carries-risks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Military Cooperation Committee meeting may pave the way for deeper engagement in this and other significant projects in Saudi Arabia, contributing to South Korea\u2019s international influence and economic growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the move is in line with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol\u2019s diplomatic strategy in the Middle East, exemplified by his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.yna.co.kr\/view\/AEN20230613009400315?section=news\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/01\/how-yoons-off-the-cuff-remark-about-iran-could-strain-diplomatic-relations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the nation in January, where he aimed to expand Korea\u2019s military sales. These actions demonstrate South Korea\u2019s intent to bolster its presence and deepen relationships within the Middle East, focusing on defense and security collaborations.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-tags\"><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/tag\/defense-security\/\"><span class=\"tag\">Defense &amp; Security<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/tag\/inter-korean-foreign-relations\/\"><span class=\"tag\">Inter-Korean &amp; Foreign Relations<\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Korea and Saudi Arabia have resumed their Military Cooperation Committee after a pause of four years, discussing potential avenues for defense industry cooperation and military exchanges. The ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported that the second meeting between South Korea and Saudi Arabia\u2019s Military Cooperation Committee was held in Seoul. 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