North Korea in Focus: Pentagon Chief Praises South Korea's Military Spending Increase Plans
In a parliamentary speech, the South Korean President urged lawmakers to approve an 8.2 percent increase in defense spending for the upcoming year.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed strong support for South Korea's plans to significantly increase military spending and assume greater responsibility for regional defense. During security discussions in Seoul with Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, Hegseth welcomed Seoul's commitment to investing more in military capabilities.
President Lee Jae-myung has requested parliamentary approval for an 8.2% defense budget increase, aimed at modernizing weapon systems and reducing American dependence. The alliance focuses primarily on North Korean threats while maintaining regional flexibility.
Both nations have discussed integrating US nuclear and South Korean conventional weapons for various scenarios, though South Korea remains committed to non-proliferation agreements.
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