Defense minister highlights S. Korea's push for 'self-reliant' defense alongside stronger U.S. alliance
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-30 17:37 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, Asia Pacific
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SINGAPORE, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Saturday highlighted Seoul's drive to strengthen its own defense capabilities while deepening its alliance with the United States, amid evolving North Korean threats and uncertainties from Middle East tensions.
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