On the occasion of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus)

Source-stated date: 28 October 2026 · Policy Briefing - MND-labeled republished releases

아세안 확대 국방장관회의(ADMM-Plus) 계기

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Published28 October 2026, by Korea Policy Briefing
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South Korea's Minister of National Defense Kang Shin-cheol met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on 28 October 2026, on the sidelines of the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in the Philippines. According to the MND release, both ministers acknowledged existing cooperation in combined exercises, high-level exchanges, and defence industry exports. Deputy Prime Minister Marles, per the release, emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral security cooperation for regional stability and noted the importance of continued defence industry cooperation, including localization. The two ministers stated an intention to expand cooperation into advanced capabilities and technology. Minister Kang also briefed his counterpart on a landmine explosion incident attributed to North Korea in September, and called for international coordination in response to what the MND characterizes as escalating military tensions on the Korean Peninsula and deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. All characterizations of cooperation achievements, intentions, and threat assessments are attributed to the MND.

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28 October 2026 (Wed) 20:00

On the occasion of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus)

ROK–Australia Defence Ministers' Meeting Held

- Minister of National Defense (MND) Kang Shin-cheol holds talks with Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles

- Shared recognition of cooperation achievements in the defence and defence industry sectors, and reaffirmed commitment to continuing mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries

□ Minister of National Defense (MND) Kang Shin-cheol held a meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on Wednesday, 28 October, on the occasion of his participation in the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) held in the Philippines.

□ Minister Kang highly commended the fact that the two countries have been maintaining close cooperation across all areas of defence and security, including combined exercises, high-level exchanges, and defence industry exports.

□ Deputy Prime Minister Marles emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral security cooperation to maintain regional stability, and shared the view on the need for the two countries' defence and defence industry cooperation—including defence industry localization—to continue to develop.

□ Minister Kang and Deputy Prime Minister Marles decided to expand the mutually beneficial cooperation the two countries have developed into the areas of advanced capabilities and technology, and to advance it in a future-oriented direction.

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□ Finally, Minister Kang briefed on the landmine explosion incident involving North Korea last September, and emphasized the need for the international community to coordinate in response to the escalating military tensions on the Korean Peninsula and the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. <End>

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Director General for International Policy, Office of Defense Policy

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Kim Hak-jo

(02-748-6300)

International Policy Division

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Kim Gyeong-rim

(02-748-6310)

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