UAE Defense Ministry official visits South Korea

Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee (L) and his United Arab Emirates counterpart, Ibrahim Nasser Mohammed Al Alawi, pose for a photo ahead of their meeting at the defense ministry in Seoul on Aug. 6, 2025, in this photo provided by Lee's office. (YONHAP)

Seoul, South Korea: Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, has visited Sacheon Air Base in the Republic of Korea.

During the visit, Al-Alawi toured the prototype of the KF-21 aircraft and participated in a joint flight aboard an FA-50 fighter jet alongside General Lee Young-Soo, Chief of Staff of the Korean Air Force. The activity was part of a demonstration showcasing the national capabilities of domestically manufactured Korean aircraft.

The visit forms part of Lieutenant General Al-Alawi’s official visit to the Republic of Korea, undertaken as a member of a high-level Emirati delegation. The programme includes a series of high-level meetings and engagements aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and fostering the exchange of expertise in areas of mutual strategic interest.

Earlier during the visit, Al-Alawi also met with Ahn Gyu-back, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Korea.