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South Korea Seeks Greater Control Over Regional Defense

Updated 2026-09-25 01:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

South Korea is seeking to end a diplomatic quirk that allows the U.S. to command its forces in potential conflicts on the Korean peninsula. The move comes amid growing tensions and calls for greater autonomy.

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The U.S. would command South Korean units should conflict resume on the Korean peninsula. Now the government wants to end a long-standing diplomatic quirk
2026-09-24 23:30 UTC
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