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U.S. and South Korea strengthened alliance at DMZ amid North Korea threats, advancing wartime control transfer and defense cooperation.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Korean DMZ on November 3, 2025, meeting South Korea’s Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back to reinforce the U.S.-South Korea alliance amid North Korea’s continued missile and nuclear advancements.
The visit included a joint F-16 flight and talks on defense cooperation, wartime command transfer, and regional security.
Both nations reported progress toward South Korea assuming wartime operational control, with plans to boost defense spending and explore new defense partnerships.
The U.S. is considering shifting its military role to support broader Indo-Pacific missions, including countering China, while South Korea seeks greater strategic autonomy.
EE.UU. y Corea del Sur fortalecieron la alianza en la DMZ en medio de las amenazas de Corea del Norte, avanzando en la transferencia de control en tiempo de guerra y la cooperación en defensa.