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U.S. Military Expert Advocates Expanded Role in Korea

7/12/2025

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A U.S. military expert advocates for a broader role for U.S. Forces Korea, suggesting they could be pivotal in a potential Taiwan conflict. Lt. Col. Brian Kerg stresses the need for heightened investment in South Korean security to address looming threats from North Korea and China, while acknowledging that South Korea may shoulder the financial load of this expansion.

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A U.S. military expert advocates for a broader role for U.S. Forces Korea, suggesting they could be pivotal in a potential Taiwan conflict. Lt. Col. Brian Kerg stresses the need for heightened investment in South Korean security to address looming threats from North Korea and China, while acknowledging that South Korea may shoulder the financial load of this expansion.