South Korea military buildup is for the alliance – and for itself

The United States and South Korea describe the latter’s defense buildup with the same enthusiasm but mean two different things. American officials call it “alliance modernization,” while South Korean officials increasingly call it “autonomous defense.” Neither side has much incentive to dwell on the difference, but it is getting harder to avoid. As the Donald Trump [...] The post South Korea military buildup is for the alliance – and for itself appeared first on Asia Times .
2026-07-21 00:55:42