S. Korea, 4 Commonwealth army chiefs discuss expanding military cooperation

▲ Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha (C) holds hands with his counterparts from four Commonwealth nations -- Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand -- at the Gyeryongdae military headquarters, about 120 km south of Seoul, on April 23, 2026, after talks on the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and ways to expand military cooperation, in this photo provided by the Army. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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S. Korea, 4 Commonwealth army chiefs discuss expanding military cooperation

SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Army chief met his counterparts from four Commonwealth nations to discuss the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and ways to expand military cooperation, the Army said Thursday.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha held talks with the chiefs of Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand during their visit to attend an event marking the Battle of Gapyeong in the 1950-53 Korean War, the Army said in a press release.

The four countries deployed forces under a United Nations resolution during the war and have held annual commemorations in April. This year marks the first time all four nations' army chiefs have visited South Korea together.

Kim expressed deep gratitude for their countries' sacrifices, saying their contributions laid the foundation for South Korea's development and prosperity.

The participants agreed that closer cooperation among partner nations was essential to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, and responding to broader regional security challenges, the Army said.

They agreed to continue military cooperation through army-to-army meetings, high-level exchanges and joint exercises.

Simon Stuart, chief of the Australian Army, said the solidarity forged during the war remains significant in bilateral relations and that Australia could continue to advance exchanges and cooperation with the Korean Army.

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