Korean-US security talks unlikely to take place this year amid scheduling difficulties
The annual defense chiefs’ meeting between Korea and the United States appears increasingly unlikely to take place this year, as Washington expects it to be pushed back to early 2027 while Seoul maintains that no final decision has been made. The uncertainty over the Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) comes as Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul met his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth for the first…
The annual defense chiefs’ meeting between South Korea and the United States appears unlikely to occur this year due to scheduling difficulties, with Washington anticipating it to be postponed to early 2027, while Seoul maintains there has been no final decision made on the matter. This uncertainty arose as Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul met with his U.S. counterpart, Pete Hegseth, for the first time on Wednesday during a regional defense forum in Cebu, the Philippine province.
Prior to his departure, Kang mentioned the possibility of discussing the SCM schedule with Washington, noting that the U.S. side has its own set of considerations. When asked if the meeting could be pushed beyond December, Kang stated, "I think we need to discuss it if necessary. I believe it is an important issue." The Security Consultative Meeting, typically held in the fall, had initially been expected to take place in November.
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