South Korea - Philippines join hands to defend

Of course, the main contents of the strategic partnership cannot lack major cooperation programs, plans or projects on economics and trade, high technology transfer and development, and combating climate change. But the most noteworthy is cooperation on defense and security.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, flanked by South Korean Coast Guard Commander Kim Jong-Uk and his Philippine counterpart Ronnie Gil Gavan after signing several agreements at the Philippine Presidential Palace in Manila.

In these areas, the two countries have made strong and far-reaching progress compared to their other allies and strategic partners, the United States and Japan. The need to upgrade bilateral cooperation to a strategic partnership framework is justified by both sides from the recognition that the geopolitical environment is becoming more complex, so only by joining forces can we ensure prosperous development and maintain a world order based on common rules and norms.

Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not mention it specifically, but it is not difficult to see that upgrading this bilateral cooperation is a pressing need from the times and timing for both countries. South Korea has always had to deal with security challenges from North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. Meanwhile, the Philippines and China have recently been constantly at odds in the East Sea. Therefore, joining forces for mutual defense is a motto of action for Seoul and Manila. Such an alliance also helps these two countries expand their network of strategic partners.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/han-quoc-philippines-lien-thu-cung-phong-thu-185241009234724298.htm