India-South Korea Defence Ties Strengthen Amidst China’s Rise
US Under Secretary of Defence for Policy, Colin Kahl, in a call with South Korea’s newly appointed Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on July 31, 2025, highlighted the need for a strong defence against shared threats.
This conversation, Kahl’s first with Minister Ahn since his appointment last week, underscores growing concerns about China’s increasingly assertive military actions in East Asia.
The emphasis on a robust defence posture signals a deepening strategic partnership between the US and South Korea to counter potential aggression.
This collaboration has significant implications for regional stability, particularly given India’s own strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. A stronger US-South Korea alliance could indirectly bolster India’s efforts to maintain a balance of power in the region.
