청, NSC Standing Committee Meeting Held... "COVID-19 Review and ASEAN 'Defense Cooperation' Consideration"

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sunhee] On the 13th, the Blue House announced that the National Security Council (NSC) Standing Committee meeting, chaired by National Security Office Director Jeong Eui-yong in the afternoon, reviewed the response trends of major countries in the international community regarding the COVID-19 situation.

In a press release on the same day, the Blue House stated, "We also reviewed the response measures of our government." Additionally, "The standing committee members examined ways to maximize the achievements of last year's 'Korea-ASEAN Special Summit' and strengthen defense cooperation with ASEAN countries this year to successfully promote the 'New Southern Policy 2.0.'"

They also added, "The standing committee members discussed measures for participating in the 'Munich Security Conference' to be held in Germany from the 14th to the 16th and agreed to strive to expand international cooperation and support for the South Korean government's efforts to advance the Korean Peninsula peace process."

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