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U.S., Japan Plan Defense Talks Amid Rising Tensions

4/26/2025

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In a pivotal meeting in Seoul, South Korea, the U.S., and Japan strategized for upcoming Defense Trilateral Talks, emphasizing regional security amid escalating tensions with China. As Japan bolsters its military independently, South Korea's political scene is evolving, with opposition leader Lee Jae-myung gaining momentum, stirring worries about the future of U.S.-Korea relations.

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In a pivotal meeting in Seoul, South Korea, the U.S., and Japan strategized for upcoming Defense Trilateral Talks, emphasizing regional security amid escalating tensions with China. As Japan bolsters its military independently, South Korea's political scene is evolving, with opposition leader Lee Jae-myung gaining momentum, stirring worries about the future of U.S.-Korea relations.