On 26 May 2025, Dr. Jeremy Stöhs from Institute for Security Policy (Kiel University) visited KIMS to discuss various questions related to South Korean and European navies. KIMS was represented by the President (retired Vice Admiral) Dr. WON Tae Ho, Dr. CHUNG Sam Man (Director of Center for Maritime Security), Dr. KANG Seung Mo (Research Fellow), Mr. LEE Jae Hyeok (Associate Researcher), Mr. KWON Joseph (Jae Wook) and Ms. JEONG Minhwa (research intern). Topics covered during the meeting included the roles of South Korean and European navies in their respective home fronts and distant waters (such as the Gulf region or the Indo-Pacific region), prospects for ROK-Europe cooperation in the future and introduction of new technologies. The detailed summary of the conversation can be found in the document below.
