ROK Government Confirms that U.S. is Asking for Increase in Defense Spending
It looks like the pressure is on for Korea to increase defense spending:
National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Thursday that South Korea is facing calls from the United States to align with the global trend of increasing defense spending, following a decision by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to raise its defense budget target.
Speaking to reporters after returning from the NATO summit held earlier this week in The Hague, Wi noted that NATO member states had agreed to increase their defense spending to 5 percent of gross domestic product by 2035, a move he said carries implications for South Korea as well.
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Lee should’ve gone to NATO, idiot.. now because you missed out on all the fun and discussion, you guys must be like.. HUH?
What does NATO stand for, Joshual Lee? Do you have your immigration papers? When are you getting deported?