On Tuesday (21 October), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska concluded a two-day visit to Seoul.
She began her trip with a visit to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The Deputy Secretary General then attended the Seoul Airshow and the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, where she met with the Chief of Air Force of the Republic of Korea, General Son Seok-Rak, and the Black Eagles aerobatics team. At ADEX, she met with national defence industry representatives, who highlighted innovative solutions in critical areas such as space, Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and counter-UAS technologies, munitions and land equipment.
While in Seoul, Ms Shekerinska also met with Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-Back, National Security Advisor Wang Sung-lac and Foreign Minister Cho Hyun of the Republic of Korea. At a time when Euro-Atlantic security and Indo-Pacific security are increasingly interconnected, discussions focused on shared security concerns; the importance of value-based relations between NATO and the Republic of Korea; and opportunities to further strengthen political dialogue and practical cooperation on issues including defence industry, innovation, interoperability and cyber security.
