NATO said on Sunday that it sought to bolster military ties with South Korea in the wake of global security threats and North Korea’s “reckless” missile tests.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg embarked on a two-day visit to South Korea on Sunday, where he met with foreign minister Park Jin and took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Seoul National Cemetery.
During his meeting with Park, Stoltenberg emphasized the need for democratic countries to stand together to promote rules-based international order while urging stronger cooperation between NATO and South Korea.
“We are, of course, concerned about the reckless missile tests and nuclear programs of North Korea. And the war in Ukraine also has ramifications for your region,” Stoltenberg said, according to Yonhap News Agency….