South Korea Explores Joining AUKUS for Advanced Military Tech Sharing

South Korea is in discussions to become part of the AUKUS defense pact’s technology-sharing initiative, focusing on advanced military technologies.

South Korea and Australia's defense ministers discussed Seoul's potential participation in AUKUS Pillar 2, which involves sharing sophisticated military technologies.
The AUKUS pact, primarily aimed at countering China's influence, may expand to include South Korea and Japan in its second phase.
Defense Minister Shin Won-sik highlighted South Korea's strong technological capabilities as beneficial for the development of AUKUS Pillar 2.
Japan is also moving towards formal discussions to join AUKUS Pillar 2, indicating a broader collaboration among allies.
The U.S. plans to ease restrictions on technology transfers, potentially facilitating the inclusion of new members like South Korea in the AUKUS pact.