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South Korea Boosts Military Ties with US Amid China Tensions
9/1/2025
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- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with US President Donald Trump on August 25, supporting US military actions against China.
- Lee described Trump as a "peacemaker" and discussed military cooperation and a shipbuilding deal.
- South Korea plans to increase military spending to 2.32% of GDP by 2025, including potential US nuclear-capable bomber purchases.
- Lee seeks to strengthen ties with Japan and modernize the US-South Korea alliance amid rising tensions with China.
- The Democratic Party's agenda focuses on stabilizing capitalism rather than addressing domestic working-class concerns.
