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South Korea Boosts Defense, Seeks Work Visa Reforms

4/2/2026

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  • South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on April 2 that Seoul will strengthen its defense role.
  • He urged visa policies for Korean workers, citing the 2025 Hyundai detention incident in Georgia.
  • Lee supported the Partner with Korea Act to create work visas and ensure stable residency.
  • United States senators acknowledged Seoul's defense spending commitments and investment in the United States.
  • Seoul aims to regain wartime operational control by 2030.