The Seoul Defense Dialogue is a multilateral security forum hosted by the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea, under the banner of ‘Cooperation for Security and Peace’. It aims to enhance global security cooperation and peace on the Korean Peninsula. Since its initial launch in 2012, the SDD has evolved into a prominent platform where high-level defense officials and security experts from the globe gather annually to address pressing security issues and multilateral cooperation. SEOUL DEFENSE DIALOGUE 2026 *Theme: Toward a New Coexistence in the Age of Turbulence *Date: September 7 (Mon) - 9 (Wed), 2026 *Venue: Lotte Hotel Seoul *Official Language: English