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South Korea's defense budget exceeds 70 trillion won
South Korea
First seen: Sep 1, 2026, 6:16 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 1, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
South Korea's defense budget is set to exceed 70 trillion won for the first time. The increase signals a significant expansion of national defense spending.
SO WHAT?
Higher defense spending may affect regional security dynamics and tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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