Security must extend beyond defense in fragmented world: ex-U.S. ambassador (opens original article in a new tab)

Former U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris argued that security must expand beyond military cooperation to include economic, technological, and supply chain collaboration, emphasizing the need for the Seoul-Washington alliance to evolve beyond a military partnership. He also highlighted China as a long-term geopolitical challenge and criticized diplomatic efforts in addressing North Korea's nuclear program.

• Former U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris emphasized that security must extend beyond military cooperation to include economy, technology, and supply chains
• Harris highlighted the need for the Seoul-Washington alliance to evolve into an economic and technological partnership
• Harris described China as a long-term geopolitical challenge and criticized reliance on diplomacy to address North Korea's nuclear program
• The Jeju Forum discussed new security architectures in East Asia amid fragmented international order