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Joint Press Statement for the 26th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue

May 5, 2025 |   

 

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense (MND) held the 26th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) on May 1-2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Mr. John Noh, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense (PTDO ASD) for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, and Mr. Andrew Winternitz, PTDO Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for East Asia, led the U.S. delegation. Deputy Minister (DEPMIN) for National Defense Policy, Mr. Cho Chang-rae, led the ROK delegation. Key senior U.S. and ROK defense and foreign affairs officials also participated in the dialogue.

During the meeting, both sides assessed the overall defense cooperation of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, and had in-depth discussions on policy directions that can advance our common interests.

Following the KIDD, DEPMIN Cho met with Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Mr. Elbridge Colby, to discuss the results of the KIDD and to exchange views on strengthening the U.S.-ROK Alliance to ensure U.S. and ROK national interests. They assessed that the KIDD laid a foundation for practical cooperation to further solidify the Alliance and looked forward to deepening cooperation to achieve shared security goals on the Korean Peninsula and across the Indo-Pacific region. The two leaders recognized the ROK and U.S. military and civilian personnel that continuously work to strengthen the U.S.-ROK Alliance and expressed sincere appreciation for their shared commitment and sacrifice.

대한민국 국방부(MND)와 미국 국방부(DoD)는 2025년 5월 1일부터 2일까지 워싱턴 D.C.에서 제26차 한미 통합국방협의체(KIDD)를 개최하였다. 미국 측 대표단은 인도-태평양 안보 담당 차관보 직무대행인 존 노(Mr. John Noh)와 동아시아 담당 부차관보 직무대행인 앤드류 윈터니츠(Mr. Andrew Winternitz)가 이끌었으며, 대한민국 대표단은 국방정책실장 조창래(Mr. Cho Chang-rae)가 이끌었다. 

양측은 한미 동맹의 전반적인 국방 협력 상황을 평가하고, 공동의 이익을 증진시킬 수 있는 정책 방향에 대해 심도 있는 논의를 진행하였다. 회의 이후, 조창래 실장은 미국 국방정책 차관 엘브리지 콜비(Mr. Elbridge Colby)와 별도 회담을 갖고 KIDD 결과를 공유하며, 한미 동맹 강화를 위한 의견을 교환하였다. 양측은 이번 KIDD가 동맹을 더욱 공고히 하기 위한 실질적 협력의 기반을 마련했다고 평가하였으며, 한반도 및 인도-태평양 지역의 공동 안보 목표 달성을 위한 협력 심화를 기대하였다. 마지막으로, 양측은 한미 동맹 강화를 위해 지속적으로 헌신하고 있는 양국의 군인 및 민간 인력에 대해 진심 어린 감사를 표하였다.

주요 항목제24차 KIDD (2024.4)제25차 KIDD (2024.9)제26차 KIDD (2025.5)

회의 장소	워싱턴 D.C.	서울	워싱턴 D.C.
대표단	엘리 래트너 / 조창래	안카 리 / 조창래	존 노 / 조창래
핵심 주제	확장억제, 과학기술 동맹, 러시아-북한 협력 대응	미사일 대응, 회색지대 위협 대응, NLL 안정성 강조	실질적 협력 강화, 동맹 평가 및 인적 기여 감사
북한 관련 대응	핵·미사일 위협 대응, 전략자산 배치, TTX 계획	사이버·풍선 등 비대칭 도발 대응, SEWS 정보 공유	구체적 북한 대응 언급 없음
군사훈련 및 연습	프리덤쉴드 24, 핵 사용 시나리오 TTX	을지프리덤쉴드 24, 야외기동훈련 확대	훈련 언급 없음
과학기술 협력	AI, 자율기술, 국방산업 기반 강화	국방 S&T 위원회, 공동 콘퍼런스 제안	기술 협력 언급 없음
사이버·우주 협력	사이버 연합훈련, 정찰위성 활용, 우주 협력 강화	사이버플래그, 합동우주작전 참여	인적 기여에 대한 감사 중심
OPCON 전환	조건부 전환 평가, 구성군 사령부 전환 논의	전환 조건 이행 강조	언급 없음
삼국 협력 (한미일)	캠프 데이비드 이후 진전, 미사일 경보 정보 공유	정례화된 삼국 훈련, 방어 협력 확대	언급 없음
인도-태평양 협력	UNC 강화, 지역 유지보수·물류 협력	아세안·태평양 도서국 협력, UNC 기여 강조	역내 실질 협력 강조
성명 톤	전략적·미래지향적	전술적·현안 대응 중심	외교적·감사 중심, 실무적 접근

 

🧭 Strategic Priorities Over Time

Sources: 24th KIDD Statement, 25th KIDD Statement, 26th KIDD Statement

Theme24th KIDD (Apr 2024)25th KIDD (Sept 2024)26th KIDD (May 2025)

Extended Deterrence	Nuclear tabletop exercises, strategic asset deployment	Counter-missile strategy, SEWS info sharing	General reaffirmation of deterrence posture
Science & Tech Cooperation	AI, autonomous systems, joint R&D	Defense S&T Executive Committee, joint conference proposal	Emphasis on practical cooperation, less technical detail
Cyber & Space	Cyber Alliance exercise, space surveillance	Cyber Flag, JCO participation	Appreciation for personnel, no new initiatives mentioned
Gray Zone Threats	Mentioned DPRK-Russia ties	Condemned filth balloons, cyber/electromagnetic attacks	No specific mention of gray zone tactics
Operational Readiness	FREEDOM SHIELD 24, realistic training	ULCHI FREEDOM SHIELD 24, expanded FTX	General assessment of alliance posture
Regional Cooperation	Indo-Pacific logistics, UNC support	ASEAN/Pacific Islands outreach, trilateral drills with Japan	Broader Indo-Pacific cooperation, no trilateral specifics

🔍 Tone & Depth

• 24th KIDD: Highly strategic and forward-looking. Focused on building new capabilities and frameworks.
• 25th KIDD: Tactical and reactive. Responded to DPRK provocations and emphasized readiness.
• 26th KIDD: Diplomatic and reflective. Focused on alliance appreciation and practical cooperation, with fewer new initiatives.

🧩 What’s Missing in the 26th?

• No mention of specific exercises or gray zone threats.
• Less emphasis on technology innovation and defense industrial base.
• No updates on OPCON transition or trilateral cooperation with Japan, which were central in the 25th.

🧠 Summary

The 26th KIDD felt more like a strategic pause—a moment to consolidate gains, reaffirm commitments, and appreciate the alliance's backbone: its people. It lacked the granular policy and operational detail of the previous two, but that might reflect a shift toward implementation rather than announcement.

Would you like a visual timeline of how these priorities have evolved across the dialogues? I can sketch that out for you.

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Joint Press Statement for the 25th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue

Sept. 24, 2024 / Global Defense & Aerospace Post 입력 2024.09.25 08:54 / 수정 2024.09.25 08:56

Joint Press Statement for the 25th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue < KOREA < 기사본문 - Global Defense & Aerospace Post (GDAP)

Joint Press Statement for the 25th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue

The Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense (MND) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) held the 25th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) from September 23-24, 2024, in Seoul.

Deputy Minister (DEPMIN) for National Defense Policy, Mr. Cho Chang Lae, led the ROK delegation. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for East Asia, Mr. Anka Lee, led the U.S. delegation. Key senior ROK and U.S. defense and foreign affairs officials also participated in the dialogue.

Both sides had an in-depth discussion focusing on the three pillars of the "Defense Vision of the U.S.-ROK Alliance": enhancing extended deterrence efforts against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), modernizing Alliance capabilities based on science and technology cooperation, and strengthening solidarity and regional security cooperation with like-minded partners. They acknowledged the importance of faithfully implementing the Defense Vision to strengthen the U.S.-ROK Alliance, and reviewed implementation of specific tasks. In addition, the two sides noted progress to align U.S.-ROK bilateral defense mechanisms under the Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) to effectively and efficiently support strengthening the Alliance through the implementation of the Defense Vision, and pledged to continue assessing them.

The two sides reaffirmed their common goal of the complete denuclearization of the DPRK, and concurred on the importance of the Alliance's close coordination to maintain a vigilant combined defense posture. Both sides exchanged views on ever-changing DPRK threats, as well as its advancing nuclear and missile capabilities, which are destabilizing the Korean Peninsula and the region. Both sides strongly condemned DPRK provocations and threats that undermine regional peace and stability, including its diversification of nuclear delivery systems and continuing space launch attempts.

Both sides commended the Alliance's efforts to enhance extended deterrence in an integrated manner since President Biden and President Yoon's April 2023 Washington Declaration and committed to continue strengthening extended deterrence cooperation through the work of the Nuclear Consultative Group.

The United States reaffirmed its enduring and ironclad commitment to the defense of the ROK, utilizing the full range of U.S. defense capabilities – including nuclear, conventional, missile defense, and advanced non-nuclear capabilities – and reiterated that any nuclear attack by the DPRK against the United States or its Allies and partners is unacceptable and will result in the end of the Kim regime. Both sides affirmed that the full capabilities of the two countries would contribute to the Alliance's combined defense posture.

Both sides reviewed the progress from a joint study of the Alliance's comprehensive counter-missile strategy and also discussed future enhancements in information sharing through the U.S. Shared Early Warning System (SEWS) to respond to DPRK's advancing missile threats. The two sides pledged to continue developing response capabilities and posture through the Counter-Missile Working Group (CMWG).

The two sides expressed grave concern over the DPRK's continuing sending of filth balloons. They also recognized the need for closely coordinated responses to intensifying DPRK's gray zone provocations, such as cyber and electromagnetic attacks, and threats in the vicinity of the Northwest Islands and Northern Limit Line (NLL). Both sides noted that the NLL has been an effective means of separating military forces and preventing military tension over the past 70 years, and the ROK side urged the DPRK to accept the practical value of, and abide by, the NLL.

The two sides shared assessments of the recent ULCHI FREEDOM SHIELD 24 (UFS 24) exercise, which included realistic threats such as DPRK's advancing nuclear and missile threats, GPS jamming and cyber attacks. They agreed that UFS further enhanced the Alliance's crisis management and strengthened deterrence and defense capabilities. In addition, they assessed that combined field training exercises (FTX), which were more extensive than the past year in land, maritime and air domains, enhanced interoperability and combined capabilities to execute Alliance operations as well as demonstrated a robust ability to defend the ROK. Based on these achievements, both sides agreed to strengthen combined exercises and trainings in line with rapidly changing security environment of the Korean Peninsula.

The two delegations also discussed the danger of DPRK-Russian military cooperation following the signing of the "Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" between Russia and the DPRK. In particular, they expressed grave concern over illegal arms trade and transfer of high-technology between Russia and the DPRK that violate United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), and pledged to respond by working closely together with the international community. The two sides reaffirmed the importance of full implementation of UNSCRs by the entire international community, including China and Russia, and concurred that such endeavors back the complete denuclearization of the DPRK.

The ROK and United States agreed to continue strengthening efforts made to date for further modernizing Alliance capabilities and evolving based on science and technology cooperation. The two delegations applauded the progress establishing a Defense Science and Technology Executive Committee under the SCM, and pledged to expedite efforts for practical cooperation under this consultative body within the year. In addition, based on such cooperation, they shared the understanding that areas of cooperation need to be expanded further, including artificial intelligence, autonomous technology, crewed-uncrewed teaming, and next-generation communications. In that vein, both sides consulted on a ROK proposal to hold a joint ROK-U.S. Defense Science and Technology Conference from the year 2025.

The two sides also pledged to continue expanding cooperative measures to enhance the defense industrial base and interoperability of both the United States and the ROK. The delegations agreed that cooperative efforts for a Regional Sustainment Framework being developed by the Defense Department would strengthen posture and capabilities of the Alliance. As such, they highly appreciated a ROK's participation in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) pilot project, in an area of Air Force's aviation maintenance, and pledged to continue discussions for expanding cooperation into the Army aviation and naval vessels. The two sides also welcomed the recent U.S. Navy contract with ROK shipyards for the conduct of MRO for U.S. vessels. In addition, both sides recognized the need to provide reciprocal market access to deepen defense cooperation and enhance supply chain resiliency, and pledged to advance progress on a Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement (RDP-A).

Both sides commended the work of the Space Cooperation Working Group (SCWG), including ROK's participation in the Joint Commercial Operations (JCO) led by the U.S. Space Force. They emphasized that such cooperation contributes to enhancing interoperability and information sharing for space domain awareness of the Alliance and strengthens joint response capabilities against increasing space threats. Furthermore, the two sides welcomed the work of the Cyber Cooperation Working Group (CCWG), including the Cyber Alliance and Cyber Flag exercise.

The two sides reviewed the progress on the Conditions-based OPCON Transition Plan (COTP) agreed upon by the ROK and the United States through Conditions-based OPCON Transition Working Group (COTWG). They exchanged views on this year's bilateral evaluation on the capabilities and systems required for OPCON transition, pledged to pursue OPCON transition in a systematic and stable manner, and reaffirmed the two nations' commitment to strengthening combined defense posture of the Alliance.

DEPMIN Cho and DASD Lee also reviewed the regional and global security environments and pledged to deepen cooperation with like-minded countries to achieve shared security goals. They acknowledged that the 2nd ROK-UNC Member States Defense Ministerial Meeting, which was held in Seoul in early September reaffirmed the commitment and resolve of the UNC Member States to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. They reviewed the work of the Regional Cooperation Working Group (RCWG) aimed at enhancing peace and stability in the region, and pledged to strengthen cooperative efforts based on the respective Indo-Pacific strategy of both countries. In that vein, they closely discussed measures for regional cooperation to pursue expanded cooperation with the ASEAN members and Pacific Islands Countries, and agreed to report the outcomes of the discussions at the 56th SCM.

In addition, both sides concurred that ROK-U.S.-Japan security cooperation should continue to be strengthened to achieve shared security goals on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region. They pledged to intensify cooperation to respond to regional security landscape based on the Trilateral Security Cooperation Framework (TSCF), including high-level policy consultations, information sharing, and trilateral multi-domain exercises. To this end, the two sides resolved to continue efforts for the implementation of cooperative tasks agreed through the Defense Trilateral Talks (DTT) held in early September.

DEPMIN Cho and DASD Lee agreed that the 25th KIDD reaffirmed a robust solidarity of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and provided guidance to strengthen the Alliance's cooperation in accordance with the Defense Vision of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. Based on these outcomes of the Alliance's cooperation, the two sides pledged to continue efforts to achieve meaningful progress at the 56th SCM, to be hosted in late 2024.

On the occasion of this meeting, both sides visited a General Outpost along the central front, reviewing increasing DPRK military activities in the vicinity of the border region and assessing our response. They expressed appreciation to service members of the ROK and the U.S. for maintaining an overwhelming combined defense posture to respond to any DPRK provocations.

○ Announcement made by Korean Ministry of National Defense on the 25th KIDD, in Korean version : 

제25차 한미 통합국방협의체(KIDD) 회의 결과

□ 대한민국 국방부와 미합중국 국방부는 2024년 9월 23일부터 24일까지 제25차 한미통합국방협의체(KIDD : Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue, 이하 KIDD) 회의를 서울에서 개최했습니다. ◦이번 회의는 조창래 대한민국 국방부 국방정책실장과 앙카 리(Anka Lee) 미합중국 국방부 동아시아부차관보를 양측 수석대표로 하여, 양국의 국방 및 외교 분야 주요 직위자들이 참석했습니다. □ 양측은 이번 KIDD에서 ‘한미동맹 국방비전(Defense Vision of the U.S.-ROK Allinace)’ 의 세 가지 핵심중점인 ▴대북 확장억제 노력 강화, ▴과학기술 협력을 기반으로 한 동맹능력 현대화, ▴유사입장국과의 연대 및 지역안보협력 강화에 주안을 두고 심도 깊은 논의를 진행했습니다. ◦양측은 한미동맹을 강화시켜나가는 데 있어 한미동맹 국방비전의 충실한 이행이 중요하다는 점에 공감하고, 이와 관련한 세부 과업의 이행 상황을 점검했습니다. 더불어, 同 비전의 이행을 통한 한미동맹 강화를 효과적·효율적으로 지원하기 위한 SCM예하의 국방협의체 조정 논의가 진전되고 있음에 주목하고, 이를 지속 평가해나가기로 했습니다. □ 먼저, 양측은 '북한의 완전한 비핵화'라는 한미 공동의 목표를 재확인하였으며, 빈틈없는 연합방위태세를 유지하기 위해 동맹의 긴밀한 공조가 중요하다는 데 공감했습니다. 또한, 한반도 및 역내 불안정을 야기하고 있는 핵·미사일 능력 고도화는 물론 변화하는 북한 위협에 대해서도 의견을 교환했습니다. ◦양측은 핵무기 투발수단 다양화와 지속적인 우주발사체 발사 시도 등 역내 평화와 안정을 저해하는 북한의 도발과 위협에 대해 강력히 규탄했습니다. ◦양측은 작년 양 정상의 ‘워싱턴선언’ 이후 '한미 일체형 확장억제' 강화 노력을 높이 평가하면서, 북한의 위협에 대비하여 정보공유, 협의체계, 공동기획, 공동실행 등 분야별 확장억제 실행력을 지속 강화해나가기로 했습니다. ◦양측은 2023년 4월 윤 대통령과 바이든 대통령의 ‘워싱턴선언’ 이후 '한미 일체형 확장억제' 강화 노력을 높이 평가하면서, NCG의 활동을 통한 확장억제 협력을 지속 강화해나가기로 했습니다. ◦특히, 미측은 핵·재래식·미사일방어 및 진전된 비핵능력을 포함한 모든 범주의 능력을 운용하여 대한민국을 방어한다는 미국의 지속적이고 철통같은 공약을 재확인하면서, 미국과 동맹 및 우방국에 대한 북한의 어떠한 핵 공격도 용납될 수 없으며 김정은 정권의 종말로 귀결될 것임을 재강조했습니다. 또한, 양측은 양국의 모든 능력이 동맹의 연합방위태세에 기여할 것임을 재확인했습니다. ◦양측은 고도화되는 북한의 미사일 위협에 대응하기 위해 '동맹의 포괄적 미사일대응전략 공동연구'의 진전 상황을 검토하고 美 조기경보위성 정보공유체계(SEWS, Shared Early Warning System)를 통한 향후 정보공유 강화에 대해서도 논의했습니다. 양측은 미사일대응정책협의체(CMWG, Counter-Missile Working Group)를 통해 동맹의 대응능력과 태세를 지속적으로 강화해나가기로 했습니다. ◦양측은 북한의 오물풍선 살포행위가 지속되고 있다는 점에 깊은 우려를 표명하고, 서북도서 및 북방한계선(NLL, Northern Limit Line, 이하 NLL) 일대에서의 위협 행위, 사이버·전자기공격 등 본격화되고 있는 북한의 회색지대 도발에 대해서도 긴밀하고 협조된 대응이 필요하다는 데에 공감했습니다. ◦또한, 양측은 NLL이 지난 70여 년간 군사력을 분리하고 군사적 긴장을 예방하는 효과적 수단이었다는 점에 주목하고, 한측은 북한이 NLL의 실질적 가치를 인정하고 이를 준수할 것을 촉구했습니다. ◦양측은 북한의 핵·미사일 위협 고도화, GPS 교란 및 사이버 공격 등 현실적인 위협을 반영하여 시행된 이번 ’24 UFS(Ulchi Freedom Shield) 연습에 대한 평가를 공유했습니다. 양측은 UFS연습이 동맹의 위기관리 능력을 더욱 향상시키고 억제 및 방위능력을 강화하였다는 데 동의했습니다. 또한, 지상·해상·공중 영역에서 전년 대비 확대 진행된 연합야외기동훈련(FTX)을 통해 동맹작전을 수행할 수 있는 상호운용성과 연합능력을 강화하고, 한국을 방어할 수 있는 굳건한 능력을 현시하였다고 평가했습니다. 이러한 성과를 바탕으로 양측은 급변하는 한반도 안보환경에 맞추어 연합연습 및 훈련을 지속 강화해나가기로 했습니다. ◦한편, 양 대표는 러북간 “포괄적 전략적 동반자 관계에 관한 조약” 체결에 따른 군사협력의 위험성에 대해서도 논의했습니다. 특히, 양측은 유엔안보리 결의를 위반하는 러북간 불법 무기거래, 첨단기술 이전 동향에 대해 심각한 우려를 표명하고, 국제사회와 긴밀히 공조하여 대응해 나가기로 했습니다. 양측은 중국과 러시아를 포함한 국제사회가 모든 유엔안보리 결의를 완전히 이행하는 것이 중요하다는 점을 재확인하고, 이러한 노력이 북한의 완전한 비핵화를 뒷받침한다는 점에 공감했습니다. □ 양측은 과학기술협력을 기반으로 동맹의 능력을 더욱 현대화하고 진화시키기 위한 지금까지의 노력을 지속 강화해 나가기로 했습니다. ◦양 대표는 SCM예하에 '국방과학기술 고위급협의체' 신설에 대한 논의의 진전을 높이 평가하고, 연내 동 협의체를 통한 실질적 협력 노력을 가속화하기로 했습니다. 또한, 이러한 협력에 기반하여 인공지능(AI)과 자율기술, 무인체계, 유무인 복합체계, 차세대 통신분야 등 협력분야를 더욱 확대해나갈 필요성에 대해 공감했습니다. 이러한 차원에서, 양측은 한측이 제안하는 국방과학기술 컨퍼런스를 '25년부터 개최하는 방안에 대해 협의했습니다. ◦한편, 양측은 양국의 방위산업기반 강화와 상호운용성 증진을 위한 협력방안을 지속 확대해나가기로 했습니다. 양 대표는 미국 국방부가 추진중인 권역별 정비거점 구축정책(RSF, Regional Sustainment Framework)에 대한 협력 노력이 동맹의 태세와 능력을 강화할 것이라는 점에 공감했습니다. ◦이에 따라 최근 공군 항공정비 분야 MRO(maintenance, repair, and overhaul) 시범사업에 대한 한측의 참여를 높이 평가하고, 육군 항공 및 함정 분야로의 협력 확대를 위한 방안들을 지속 논의해나가기로 했습니다. 또한, 양측은 최근 미 해군이 한국 조선소와 체결한 미군 함정 MRO계약을 환영했습니다. 더불어 양측은 방산협력을 심화하고 공급망 회복탄력성을 증진하기 위해서는 상호간 방산시장 접근성을 제공할 필요가 있다는 데 의견을 같이하고, 국방상호조달협정(RDP-A, Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement)의 진전을 이루어 나가기로 했습니다. ◦양측은 한측의 美 우주군 민·군합동작전(JCO, Joint Commercial Operations) 셀* 참여 등 '국방우주정책실무협의회(SCWG, Space Cooperation Working Group)'를 통해 추진되어 온 성과들을 높이 평가했습니다. 양측은 이러한 협력이 동맹의 우주영역인식 정보공유와 상호운용성을 증진하고, 점증하는 우주위협에 대한 공동의 대응능력을 강화하는데 기여할 것이라는 점을 강조했습니다. * JCO셀 : 70여개의 해외 민간 우주감시체계 정보를 활용하여 우주영역인식 업무를 수행하는 美 우주군 내의 조직, 15개국이 참여하여 우주영역인식 분야의 글로벌 협력 주도 ◦또한,양 대표는 한미 사이버동맹(Cyber Alliance) 훈련, 미국 사이버 플래그(Cyber Flag) 훈련 등 '사이버정책실무협의회(CCWG, Cyber Cooperation Working Group)' 를 통해 추진되어온 성과들을 환영했습니다. □ 양측은 '전작권 전환실무단(COTWG, Conditions-based OPCON Transition Working Group)'을 통해 한미가 합의한「조건에 기초한 전작권 전환계획(COTP, Conditions-based OPCON Transition Plan) 」의 추진현황을 점검했습니다. ◦양 대표는 전작권 전환에 요구되는 ’24년 능력 및 체계 공동평가 추진현황에 대한 의견을 교환하고 전작권 전환을 체계적이고 안정적으로 추진해나가기로 하였으며, 동맹의 연합방위태세를 강화하기 위한 양국의 공약을 재확인했습니다. □ 조창래 국방정책실장과 앙카 리 부차관보는 점점 복잡해지고 있는 역내 및 글로벌 안보환경에 대해 논의하고, 공동의 안보 목표를 달성하기 위해 유사입장국들과의 협력을 심화하기로 했습니다. ◦양 대표는 지난 9월 초 서울에서 개최된 제2차 한·유엔사회원국 국방장관회의가 한반도의 평화와 안정에 기여하기 위한 유엔사 회원국들의 공약과 결의를 재확인했다고 평가했습니다. ◦양측은 역내 평화와 안정을 증진하기 위한 '지역협력실무그룹(RCWG, Regional Cooperation Working Group)의 성과를 검토하며, 양국의 인태전략에 기반한 협력 노력을 강화해나가기로 했습니다. 이러한 차원에서 아세안 및 태평양도서국과의 협력 확대를 위한 지역협력 방안을 긴밀히 논의하였고, 제56차 SCM에서 논의 성과를 보고하기로 했습니다. ◦또한, 양측은 한반도와 인도태평양 지역에서 공동의 안보 목표를 달성하기 위한 국방분야에서의 한미일 안보협력이 지속 강화되어야 한다는 점에 공감하고, '한미일 안보협력 프레임워크(TSCF, Trilateral Security Cooperation Framework)'에 기반하여 고위급 정책협의, 정보공유, 다영한 영역에서의 훈련 등 역내 안보환경에 대응하기 위한 협력을 심화하기로 했습니다. 이를 위해 9월 초 한미일 안보회의(DTT, Defense Trilateral Talks)에서 합의한 협력과제들의 이행을 위한 노력을 지속해나가기로 했습니다. □ 조창래 국방정책실장과 앙카 리 부차관보는 제25차 KIDD회의가 굳건한 한미동맹의 결속력을 재확인하고 한미동맹 국방비전에 따른 동맹협력을 강화하기 위한 지침을 제공하였다는 점에 공감했습니다. ◦양측은 이러한 동맹협력 성과들을 바탕으로, 올해 후반기에 예정된 제56차 한미안보협의회의(SCM, Security Consultative Meeting)에서 의미있는 진전을 이루기 위한 노력을 지속해나가기로 했습니다. ◦한편, 양측은 이번 회의 계기에 중부전선 GOP를 방문하여 접경지역 일대 증가되고 있는 북한의 군사적 활동과 우리의 대응을 점검하였으며, 한미 장병들이 북한의 어떠한 도발에도 대응할 수 있는 압도적인 연합방위태세를 갖추고 있다는 점에 감사를 표했습니다. <끝>

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24th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (April 11, 2024, Washington)

Key Highlights:

• Leaders: U.S. delegation led by Dr. Ely Ratner and Mr. Andrew Winternitz; ROK delegation led by Mr. Cho Chang-rae.
• Focus Areas:
  • Extended deterrence against DPRK threats.
  • Modernizing alliance capabilities through science and technology.
  • Strengthening regional security cooperation.
• Commitments:
  • Continued strategic asset deployments by the U.S.
  • Support for ROK Strategic Command.
  • Joint response to DPRK provocations, including military cooperation with Russia.
  • Execution of tabletop exercises (TTX) simulating DPRK nuclear scenarios.
  • Enhanced cyber cooperation and realistic training conditions.

You can read the full statement on the U.S. Department of Defense website.

🇰🇷🇺🇸 25th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (September 23–24, 2024, Seoul)

Key Highlights:

• Leaders: ROK’s Mr. Cho Chang Lae and U.S.’s Mr. Anka Lee.
• Focus Areas:
  • Continued implementation of the Defense Vision.
  • Strengthening deterrence posture and counter-missile strategy.
  • Enhancing information sharing via the U.S. Shared Early Warning System.
• Concerns & Responses:
  • Condemnation of DPRK’s nuclear delivery diversification and space launch attempts.
  • Coordinated response to DPRK’s “gray zone” provocations (e.g., cyberattacks, filth balloons).
  • Reinforcement of the Northern Limit Line (NLL) as a stabilizing boundary.
  • Assessment of ULCHI FREEDOM SHIELD 24 exercises and expanded field training.

For full details, check out the Global Defense & Aerospace Post article.

If you’d like, I can help you compare the evolution of policy focus between the two dialogues or extract key themes for a briefing. Just say the word!

 

 

What were the key differences between the 24th and 25th dialogues?

Great question, 진호! The 24th and 25th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogues (KIDD) both reinforced the strength of the alliance, but they had distinct emphases shaped by evolving regional dynamics and strategic priorities. Here's a breakdown of the key differences:

🧭 Strategic Focus Shift

Theme24th KIDD (April 2024)25th KIDD (September 2024)

Extended Deterrence	Emphasis on strategic asset deployment and nuclear tabletop exercises	Focus on counter-missile strategy and early warning systems
Alliance Modernization	Highlighted science & tech cooperation and ROK Strategic Command	Evaluated ULCHI FREEDOM SHIELD 24 and expanded field training
Cybersecurity	Strengthened cyber cooperation and realistic training environments	Addressed DPRK’s “gray zone” tactics like cyberattacks and filth balloons
Regional Stability	Condemned DPRK-Russia military cooperation	Reaffirmed Northern Limit Line (NLL) as a stabilizing boundary

🧨 Threat Response Evolution

• 24th Dialogue: Focused on nuclear threats and strategic deterrence, especially in light of DPRK’s advancing capabilities and its ties with Russia.
• 25th Dialogue: Broadened to include unconventional provocations like cyber intrusions and psychological warfare (e.g., filth balloons), signaling a more holistic defense posture.

🛰️ Technology & Intelligence

• 24th KIDD: Prioritized joint development and modernization of defense technologies.
• 25th KIDD: Took a more operational turn, emphasizing real-time information sharing via the U.S. Shared Early Warning System.

🧩 Overall Tone

• 24th: More forward-looking and strategic, laying groundwork for future capabilities.
• 25th: More reactive and tactical, responding to recent provocations and refining operational readiness.

Joint Press Statement for the 24th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue

April 11, 2024 |    

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Joint Press Statement for the 24th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense (MND) held the 24th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) on April 11, 2024 in Washington.

Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Dr. Ely Ratner, and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for East Asia, Mr. Andrew Winternitz, led the U.S. delegation. Deputy Minister (DEPMIN) for National Defense Policy, Mr. Cho Chang-rae, led the ROK delegation. Key senior U.S. and ROK defense and foreign affairs officials also participated in the dialogue.

In a plenary session, both sides had an in-depth discussion focusing on the three key pillars of the 'Defense Vision of the U.S.-ROK Alliance' agreed to by the ROK and the United States at the 55th Security Consultative Meeting (SCM): enhancing extended deterrence efforts against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), modernizing Alliance capabilities by evolving into a science and technology alliance, and strengthening solidarity and regional security cooperation with like-minded partners. Both sides agreed the KIDD was the primary forum to review and report on implementation of specific tasks in accordance with the Defense Vision of the U.S.-ROK Alliance to the SCM. They committed to continue assessing ways to synchronize and align U.S.-ROK bilateral defense mechanisms and engagements to effectively and efficiently support discussions on strengthening the U.S.-ROK Alliance and the combined defense posture.

First of all, the two sides expressed concerns that the DPRK's continued provocations and advancing nuclear and missile capabilities are destabilizing the Korean Peninsula and the region, and shared their assessments of the security environment. Both sides committed to demonstrating the strength of the Alliance through close and coordinated bilateral responses to DPRK provocations, threats, and activities that undermine regional peace and stability.

In that vein, the U.S. side affirmed its ironclad commitment to extended deterrence through regularly visible U.S. strategic asset deployments, and to support the establishment of the ROK Strategic Command to enhance deterrence against the DPRK nuclear and missile threats.

In addition, the U.S. side reaffirmed its enduring and ironclad commitment to the defense of the ROK, leveraging the full range of U.S. military capabilities — including nuclear, conventional, missile defense, and advanced non-nuclear capabilities — and reiterated that any nuclear attack by the DPRK against the United States or its Allies and partners is unacceptable and will result in the end of the Kim regime. 
 
The two delegations discussed the DPRK's expanding military cooperation with Russia, which violates United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs). Both agreed that expanded DPRK-Russian military cooperation, particularly the transfer of weapons and high-technology, undermined peace and stability in both Europe and the Indo-Pacific region including the Korean Peninsula and pledged to respond in a close coordination with the international community. The two sides also acknowledged the importance of full implementation of UNSCRs by the entire international community, including Russia and other members of the Security Council, and reaffirmed that these efforts supported the denuclearization of the DPRK. 

Both sides assessed that the recent FREEDOM SHIELD exercise 24 (FS 24), which applied a new concept of operations, enhanced the Alliance's crisis management, and strengthened deterrence and defense against advancing DPRK threats. In addition, the two sides affirmed the plan to execute a TTX reflecting a DPRK nuclear use scenario, consistent with the Washington Declaration and as agreed by the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG), and pledged that U.S.-ROK combined exercises would stay responsive to the rapidly changing security environment on the Korean Peninsula. They also agreed that it was imperative for the Alliance to conduct practical combined exercises and trainings, and acknowledged the need to improve realistic training conditions for U.S. and South Korean troops, including through the joint use of ROK facilities and airspace for mutually-agreed training.

The two sides agreed to further modernize Alliance capabilities by leveraging their science and technology to bring cutting-edge technologies to the warfighter, in accordance with the Defense Vision of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. They commended the accomplishments of the Cyber Cooperation Working Group (CCWG) including the U.S.-ROK Cyber Alliance exercise in January 2024. In addition, both sides noted that the ROK's recently launched military reconnaissance satellite is an important asset and contribution to extending the U.S.-ROK combined capabilities for surveillance and reconnaissance. The two sides pledged to continue cooperation through the Space Cooperation Working Group (SCWG) to strengthen the Alliance's space capabilities. In addition, both sides urged the working groups to focus on initiatives to enhance mission assurance and resilience against evolving threats. The leaders agreed that science and technology (S&T) cooperation needs to be strengthened in areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous technology and next-generation communications, and that fields of S&T cooperation should contribute to Alliance policy established by the SCM. In that vein, the two sides discussed the way forward to establish a ROK-U.S. senior-level committee to enable science and technology cooperation and reviewed a ROK proposal to organize a U.S.-ROK joint defense science and technology conference.

The two sides agreed that cooperation to develop advanced technologies also supports shared efforts to enhance the defense industrial base of both the United States and ROK, respectively. The two delegations had an in-depth discussion on the Defense Department's progress to develop a Regional Sustainment Framework to facilitate logistics in a contested environment as well as cooperation to distribute Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. side noted the ROK's efforts to collaborate on MRO initiatives, and affirmed that such cooperation is in accordance with the direction of enhancing the Alliance's posture and capabilities. The two leaders also agreed to enhance progress on development of a Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement to provide reciprocal market access, which will enhance supply chain resiliency and strengthen defense cooperation between the United States and the ROK.

The two sides reaffirmed the long-standing contribution made by the United Nations Command (UNC) to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, and committed to strengthening UNC. Both sides appreciated that the results of the ROK-UNC Member States Defense Ministerial Meeting held in Seoul in November 2023 demonstrated the commitment and resolve of UNC Member States to implement, manage, and enforce the observation of the Armistice Agreement and to be united upon any renewal of hostilities or armed attack on the Korean Peninsula. The U.S. side expressed its appreciation for ROK's efforts to continue strengthening cooperation between the ROK, UNC, and UNC Member States by regularizing meetings, and both sides agreed to work closely together. 

The KIDD delegations applauded the efforts of the Conditions-based Operational Control (OPCON) Transition Working Group, noting progress towards the transition of wartime OPCON to the Future Combined Forces Command. In particular, the two sides reviewed the progress on this year's bilateral evaluation on the capabilities and systems, and exchanged views on OPCON issues including the transition of Combined Component Commands to standing component commands. In addition, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to meeting the three conditions under the bilaterally approved Conditions-based OPCON Transition Plan (COTP) in a systematic and stable manner to strengthen the Alliance combined defense capabilities.

During an Executive Session, ASD Ratner and DEPMIN Cho emphasized the important contribution of the Tailored Deterrence Strategy to deter and respond to advancing DPRK nuclear and missile threats, and welcomed the ongoing efforts of the NCG that contribute to this effect. DEPMIN Cho stressed the importance of ROK-U.S. integrated extended deterrence to the combined posture. The two leaders agreed that the consultation process enabled by the SCM provides the necessary oversight and guidance for combined plans and operations executed in defense of the Alliance.

The two leaders also stressed the importance of trilateral cooperation with Japan, and reviewed the unprecedented progress achieved since the historic Camp David Summit. The U.S. and ROK leaders shared the view that trilateral cooperation with Japan is critical to achieve shared security goals on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region. Both sides welcomed the successful activation of a three-way data sharing mechanism for early missile warning information against DPRK threats, as well as the regularization of trilateral exercises. The two sides pledged to work through the Defense Trilateral Talks to deepen cooperation in response to the regional security environment, with a focus on operations in various domains.

The U.S. and ROK sides also reviewed the development of the Alliance into a globally comprehensive strategic relationship grounded in shared values and interests. Both sides concurred that it is important to make joint efforts to promote defense and security cooperation in the region. In that vein, reviewing progress from the Regional Cooperation Working Group, the two sides agreed to continue pursuit of security cooperation initiatives that promote regional peace and stability. In addition, both sides concurred on the importance of preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait as reflected in the April 2023 “Joint Statement in Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Alliance between the United States of America and the Republic of Korea.” 

ASD Ratner and DEPMIN Cho agreed that the 24th KIDD provided guidance to continue deep and transformative Alliance cooperation in support of our shared values and interests. In particular, both sides assessed that the KIDD laid a foundation for a practical implementation of the Defense Vision of the U.S.-ROK Alliance and emphasized the Alliance's decisive and overwhelming combined defense posture. The two leaders commended the U.S. and ROK military and civilian personnel that worked to strengthen the bond of the Alliance, and expressed appreciation for their shared commitment and sacrifice.

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