The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea and the office of Rep. Yu Yong-won held a seminar to discuss the future of Korea-U.S. defense industry cooperation.

Joint National Assembly Policy Seminar between the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea and Rep. Yu Yong-won’s Office

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lim Seong-ho = In the rapidly changing global security environment, it was suggested that defense industry cooperation between Korea and the United States should progress beyond individual weapons projects to include joint development and joint production, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and supply chain cooperation.

On the 9th, the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) held a seminar titled '2026 AMCHAM-National Assembly Policy Seminar: The Future of Korea-US Defense Industry Cooperation' with the office of National Assemblyman Yongwon Yoo of the People Power Party at the National Assembly Hall.

This is the first time that AMCHAM has held a seminar on the topic of Korea-US defense industry cooperation at the National Assembly.

Seminar attendees discussed ways to build a long-term, sustainable industrial partnership that encompasses joint development and production of defense platforms, joint logistics support, and supply chain linkage, based on the cooperation achievements that the ROK and the U.S. have accumulated through individual projects.

In addition, representative companies in the field of ROK-US defense cooperation, such as GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin, highlighted the achievements of cooperation so far and announced the direction of development of the two countries' aerospace and defense industries.

Rep. Yoo said, "If our companies participate more broadly in the U.S. defense industry market, and if U.S. companies also utilize Korea's excellent production base and technological capabilities, the scope of cooperation in the ROK-U.S. defense industry can be further expanded."

AMCHAM Chairman and CEO James Kim said, "If America's technology and innovation are added to Korea's solid manufacturing capabilities and expanding global presence, we will be able to strengthen the security capabilities of both countries, generate investment, and further enhance our common economic security. As a trusted bridge connecting policy authorities and industry, AMCHAM will actively support the further development of the partnership between the two countries."