France s joint commander of armed forces in the Asia-Pacific welcomed South Korea s new Indo-Pacific strategy and highlighted the opportunity for stronger cooperation between Korea and France. Rear Adm. Geoffroy d Andigne, French joint commander of the Asia-Pacific zone and armed forces in French Polynesia, said South Korea plays a crucial role in maintaining security and peace in Northeast Asia and it has the potential to contribute significantly to global security.
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is participating in joint training with South Korean warships, one day after North Korea test-fired another ballistic missile.