Kim Seong-han, National Security Office Chief: "Yoon to Establish Comprehensive Security Network at NATO" (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] The Presidential Office announced on the 22nd that President Yoon Suk-yeol will attend the NATO summit as the first Korean president to build a comprehensive security network and garner support for North Korea's denuclearization.

Kim Sung-han, Director of the National Security Office of the Presidential Office, held a briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office on the afternoon of the 22nd and stated, "Through attending the NATO summit, President Yoon will strengthen the value solidarity based on liberal democracy with the 30 NATO allied countries and partner nations."

Director Kim added, "NATO is a representative alliance that upholds the post-war norm-based international order. The 30 allied countries that make up NATO are traditional allies sharing universal values and norms such as liberal democracy, the rule of law, and human rights."

He continued, "By attending this summit, we will explain our government's position on the North Korean nuclear issue in detail and receive broad support from the participating countries," emphasizing, "In the unpredictable international situation such as the Ukraine crisis, we will build a comprehensive security network together with NATO allies."

To strengthen cooperation with NATO, the government plans to establish a permanent NATO delegation in Brussels, Belgium, where NATO headquarters is located, to facilitate information sharing and network enhancement, according to Director Kim.

Additionally, bilateral talks will be pursued with participating countries considering economic issues such as nuclear power, semiconductors, renewable energy, defense projects, the bid for the 2030 Busan Expo, and cooperation on the North Korean nuclear issue.

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