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South Korea Boosts Military Self-Reliance Amid US Alliance Uncertainty

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South Korea is accelerating its military self-reliance due to concerns about the unpredictability of US President Donald Trump. President Lee Jae Myung has called for regaining wartime operational control from the United States and developing nuclear-powered submarines. Analysts suggest Trump's actions, such as scaling back military drills, provide President Lee with greater justification to pursue a stronger defense agenda, despite the continued importance of the US alliance. AI

RANK_REASON A national leader's policy shift driven by geopolitical concerns regarding an ally's leadership. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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South Korea Boosts Military Self-Reliance Amid US Alliance Uncertainty

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    South Korea accelerates military self-reliance over Trump’s ‘unpredictability’

    US President Donald Trump’s abrupt move to scale back annual military drills with South Korea has handed President Lee Jae Myung a fresh impetus for greater defence self-reliance even as he seeks to maintain the long-standing alliance. Lee on Tuesday called for accelerated effort…

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