South Korea must develop “self-reliant defense” capabilities to counter North Korea, the nominee for the ROK’s top military post said Wednesday, dismissing concerns that the Lee administration’s policies will weaken the U.S.-ROK alliance. Air Force Gen. Jin Yong-sung, tapped to be the next Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) chairman, made the comments during his confirmation [ ]
Sunday 12 October 2025
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Nominee to lead ROK military stresses ‘self-reliant defense’ against North Korea


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