South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers on Monday that U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) is “solely intended to reinforce deterrence against North Korea,” drawing a clear distinction between Seoul’s defense priorities and Washington’s broader effort to counter China. Ahn made the remarks during a parliamentary audit of the defense ministry before the National Assembly’s [ ]
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Seoul’s defense chief says US troops should focus on North Korea, not China
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