South Korea and the United States agreed Thursday to broaden their partnership on science and technology, such as cybersecurity and innovation.

The agreement came after Choi Yang-hee -- minister of science, ICT and future planning -- held the talks earlier with John Holdren, senior adviser to President Barack Obama on science and technology issues in Seoul.

It marked the 9th session of the joint committee meeting on science and technology cooperation between the two sides.

The biennial forum, launched in 1993, represents the allies' determination to strengthen their ties in the field.

The main agenda items included issues of mutual concern like innovation, cybersecurity, climate change, contagious diseases and research & development, according to the ministry.

South Korea and the United States agreed Thursday to broaden their partnership on science and technology, such as cybersecurity and innovation.

The agreement came after Choi Yang-hee -- minister of science, ICT and future planning -- held the talks earlier with John Holdren, senior adviser to President Barack Obama on science and technology issues in Seoul.

It marked the 9th session of the joint committee meeting on science and technology cooperation between the two sides.

The biennial forum, launched in 1993, represents the allies' determination to strengthen their ties in the field.

The main agenda items included issues of mutual concern like innovation, cybersecurity, climate change, contagious diseases and research & development, according to the ministry. (Yonhap)