Ambassador Sung Kim “The Future of U.S. – ROK Cooperation”
Hankook Kyungje Millennium Forum
[Security]
(...) To counter the threat posed by North Korea, we continue to work together to improve the interoperable capabilities of the combined forces. There are two major defense procurement competitions approaching completion that will greatly enhance Korea’s military capabilities. Soon, decisions will be made on adding new heavy attack helicopters and advanced fighter aircraft to the ROK military, adding powerful deterrent capabilities for our combined defense. It is my hope that the Korean Government will select from among the interoperable and highly capable U.S. platforms being offered.
