South Korea and NATO Forge a Defense Industry Advisory Council Amid Global Security Shifts

In a move that marks a significant shift in global defense alignments, South Korea and NATO have agreed to create an advisory council focused on cooperation within the defense industry. This announcement came from a meeting between NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and South Korean National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac on the sidelines of the Alliance's summit in The Hague. The agreement coincides with increasing concerns over security challenges spanning from North Korean missile developments to tensions in the Middle East. South Korea’s engagement with NATO reflects its intent to deepen partnerships outside traditional regional frameworks, potentially tying it closer...