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[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] The 1st Space Security Working Group Forum was held, attended by over 150 defense officials and civilian space experts from 37 countries, coinciding with the Seoul Security Dialogue.

According to the Ministry of National Defense on the 6th, the Space Security Working Group held at Lotte Hotel Seoul in Sogong-dong aimed to explore directions for inter-state cooperation surrounding space security.

The event began with an opening address by Heo Tae-geun, Director of Defense Policy, followed by video congratulatory remarks from National Assembly member Shin Won-sik and Helmut Lagos, Chair of the UN Open-ended Working Group, a keynote speech by Lee Sang-ryul, President of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, and an expert panel discussion including Cecile Aptel, Deputy Director of the UN Institute for Disarmament Research.

During the panel discussion, James Black, head of the European office of the RAND Corporation, stated, "The space environment is becoming increasingly congested, challenging, and competitive," proposing ‘responsible space behavior’ and specific codes of conduct to ensure safe and sustainable use of space.

Cecile Aptel, Deputy Director of the UN Institute for Disarmament Research, emphasized that based on understanding arms control and disarmament procedures, multilateral efforts through international cooperation are necessary to seek international governance for space security.

The Ministry of National Defense stated, "Based on the discussions at this forum, we will play a model and leading role in the development of national defense space capabilities and space security in the international community."

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