Lee Do‑hee meets Finland's defense chief as Asia‑Europe security ties deepen

In addition to talks with Japan, Deputy Defence Minister Lee Do‑hee also held talks with Yane Kuusela, the permanent secretary of Finland’s Ministry of Defence. The two officials examined the evolving global security landscape and explored ways to strengthen bilateral defence partnership, especially as Europe and the Indo‑Pacific region increase cooperation against common challenges. They discussed joint training opportunities, intelligence sharing, and the potential for coordinated procurement initiatives.