South Korea, Hegseth and Defense Secretary

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Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.

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Hegseth says US-South Korea alliance focused on North Korea but 'flexibility' needed
Hegseth praises South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities

North Korea Slams US Sanctions on Cybercrimes

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N. Korea slams U.S. sanctions on Pyongyang, vows proper response
North Korea on Thursday denounced the latest U.S. sanctions on Pyongyang as a demonstration of Washington's hostile policy, vowing to take proper measures.

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North Korea Says US Sanctions Won’t Bring Pyongyang to Dialogue
North Korea Slams US Sanctions on Cybercrimes and Says Pressure Tactics Will Fail

South Korea’s Lee Puts AI Center Stage in 1st Budget Speech

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South Korea’s Lee Puts AI Center Stage in First Budget Speech
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung placed artificial intelligence at the heart of his administration’s economic vision, pledging to transform the country’s industries, public services and defense through aggressive AI investment and policy support.

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South Korean president calls for aggressive AI spending in budget speech
South Korea to triple AI spending, boost defence budget

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Carrier USS George Washington Makes Port Visit to South Korea After Training with Japan

The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (CSG) made its first port visit, arriving Wednesday at Busan Naval Base, South ...

How U.S.-China tensions leave countries like South Korea stuck in the middle

President Trump met with President Xi on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit last week. APEC's host ...

Pete Hegseth visits DMZ ahead of talks on U.S. troops in South Korea

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to the heavily fortified DMZ came ahead of talks expected to involve Washington’s goal ...

Doing Nothing is Now a Sport in South Korea

In a city known for its relentless pace, Seoul hosts one of the most unusual competitions in the world: the Space-Out ...

Trump's South Korean trip did not include clandestine trip to see jailed president

Supporters of South Korea's jailed ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol openly called for US President Donald Trump to meet the former ...
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About 10,000 North Korean troops deployed on Russia-Ukraine border – South Korean intelligence

Around 10,000 North Korean troops have been deployed near the border between Russia and Ukraine. Source: South Korean MP Lee ...