Yoon, who took office in May, chaired his first meeting with top military commanders and called for strong capabilities to deter North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, the presidential office said.
This year, North Korea has been testing missiles at an unprecedented rate, and it is believed to be preparing for its seventh nuclear test.
The military meeting came a day after the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A stealth fighters arrived in South Korea for their first publicly announced visit since 2017, as allies and the North, with military the nuclear weapon, engage in an escalating cycle of weapon demonstrations.
“President Yoon said strong defense capabilities should be ready to protect the country’s security and national interest as security uncertainties surrounding South Korea and Northeast Asia increase more than ever,” according to the presidential office.
Last week, Yoon met with US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Madrid and agreed to explore other ways to strengthen “extensive deterrence” against Korea. North.