South Korea and UAE Launch $65 Billion Defense and Investment Cooperation Agreement
FUSION & ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWERDEFENSE
South Korea and the UAE have agreed on cooperative projects exceeding $65 billion, including over $35 billion in defense and $30 billion in investment. The agreement aims to enhance ties in defense, artificial intelligence, and nuclear energy. A summit is scheduled for May to finalize details, following a visit from South Korean envoy Kang Hoon-sik, who delivered a letter from President Lee Jae Myung to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Feb 27, 2026, 6:15 AM