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South Korea plans record defense spending

South Korea is reportedly increasing its defense budget to record levels. The report does not specify the amount or implementation details.

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Higher defense spending may signal heightened security concerns on the Korean Peninsula and affect regional military dynamics.

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  1. South Korea supercharges defense budget to record levels ↗defensenews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC

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