The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen their security cooperation and elevate their bilateral relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" by expanding collaboration in trade, investment, security, and technology. They expressed concerns about the growing threat posed by military exchanges between North Korea and Russia and called for North Korea's denuclearization. Additionally, they agreed to establish regular economic security dialogue and address common supply chain challenges, and they also expressed "grave concern" over the tension in the South China Sea and the need for peacekeeping in the Taiwan Strait. President Yoon described New Zealand as a partner in pursuing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, a rules-based international order, open markets, and inclusive prosperity. Prime Minister Luxon highlighted South Korea's growing cultural influence in New Zealand and expressed condolences for the deaths of three South Koreans from the national ski team in a recent car crash. This visit marked the first time a New Zealand Prime Minister had visited Seoul in over 9 years, and it was Luxon's first visit to South Korea since taking office in November 2023.