Singapore and the Republic of Korea Reaffirm Warm and Friendly Bilateral Defence Relations

Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Mr Song Youngmoo exchanging a warm handshake with Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen during his introductory visit.

Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Song Youngmoo called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence this morning, where he also inspected a Guard of Honour. As part of his introductory visit to Singapore, Mr Song also called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana.

During their meeting, Dr Ng and Mr Song exchanged views on the regional security situation and proposed ways to enhance the bilateral defence relationship. They also reaffirmed their cooperation in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus especially their co-chairmanship of the Experts' Working Group on Maritime Security.

Mr Song's visit reflects the warm and friendly bilateral defence relationship between Singapore and the Republic of Korea. The Singapore Armed Forces and the Republic of Korea Armed Forces interact regularly through professional dialogues, cross-attendance of courses and seminars, and at multilateral exercises and forums.  

Mr Song is in Singapore on 29 January 2018. He was the keynote speaker at the 6th edition of the International Institute of Strategic Studies Fullerton Forum: The Shangri-La Dialogue Sherpa Meeting on 29 January 2018 morning.

Mr Song (left) sharing a light-hearted moment during the lunch hosted by Dr Ng (right).