South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday called for building “robust self-reliant defense” to meet security challenges without “depending on others,” while simultaneously stressing that Seoul can deter North Korea through its alliance with the U.S. Delivering his first Armed Forces Day address, Lee reviewed key defense assets for countering DPRK nuclear and missile threats [ ]
Monday 13 October 2025
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Seoul can deter North Korea with US alliance but shouldn’t depend on others: Lee
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