The 11th Korea–EU Summit (June 10, 2026, Brussels) produced a joint statement reaffirming strategic cooperation across security, economy, digital innovation, and global governance, with strong emphasis on Ukraine support, North Korea denuclearization, and Indo-Pacific stability.

Key Points

- Strategic Partnership

* Korea and the EU agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership across all sectors, reaffirming shared values of democracy, human rights, rule of law, and open markets.

* Both sides emphasized that cooperation enhances citizens’ prosperity and security.

- Economic & Trade Cooperation

* Establishment of a High-Level Economic Dialogue to deepen collaboration on trade, investment, supply chains, and industrial policy.

* Focus areas: digital economy, energy transition, semiconductors, AI innovation, and green industries.

* Joint efforts to reinforce WTO reform and fair global trade rules.

- Security & Defense

* Strengthened cooperation in maritime security, including freedom of navigation under UNCLOS and participation in EU’s ATALANTA naval mission.

* Expanded cybersecurity collaboration and intelligence-sharing frameworks.

* Reaffirmed commitment to non-proliferation, particularly regarding North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, calling for complete denuclearization.

- Ukraine Support

* Korea and the EU pledged continued support for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, including participation in the Ukraine Donor Platform and Ukraine Recovery Conference (June 2026).

* Both sides condemned Russia’s aggression and stressed the importance of sustained humanitarian and economic aid.

- Regional & Global Issues

* Reaffirmed cooperation on Indo-Pacific stability, opposing unilateral attempts to change the status quo.

* Discussed Middle East tensions, highlighting freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and broader maritime security.

* Joint stance on climate change, AI governance, and global economic imbalances through G20 and multilateral frameworks.