S. Korea and NATO discuss defense cooperation and security challenges

Over in Brussels this past Wednesday.

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul sat down with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss defense cooperation.

On the agenda were security concerns shared between Europe and the Indo-Pacific such as the military collaboration between North Korea and Russia.

Minister Cho emphasized the importance of partnership between countries here in this part of the world including South Korea and NATO.

This importance was echoed by Mr. Rutte who also called for expanded cooperation between South Korea and NATO members.

Seoul also reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine pledging two billion U.S. dollars in reconstruction support on top of last year's four-hundred million U.S. dollar contribution.