Minister highlights S. Korea's push for 'self-reliant' defense alongside stronger US alliance
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-05-30 19:28 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, World News, Asia Pacific
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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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