South Korea Discussing Participation in AUKUS Tech Pact: Defense Minister

South Korea's National Defence Minister Shin Won-sik speaks during an Australia and South Korea Foreign and Defense Ministers meeting in Melbourne on May 1, 2024. ASANKA BRENDON RATNAYAKE / POOL / AFP

South Korea’s defense minister on Wednesday said his country was actively discussing participation in a landmark defense technology pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

“During today’s meeting, we also discussed the possibility of partnering with AUKUS pillar two,” Shin Won-sik said, referring to a pact focused on developing hypersonic weapons, drones, and other advanced technologies.

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