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JBTaurus83

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Mon Mar 9, 2026, 11:59 PM Monday

South Korea President says he cannot stop US forces from redeploying weapons to Middle East [View all]

Source: Yahoo/Reuters

"It appears ​that there is controversy recently over U.S. Forces in Korea shipping some weapons, such as artillery batteries and air-defence weapons, out of the country," Lee said in a cabinet meeting, noting while Seoul had expressed opposition ‌it was not in ⁠a position to make demands.

Lee also said the removal of some U.S. weapons from the country "does not hinder ⁠deterrence strategy towards North Korea," noting South Korea's defence spending and conventional capabilities far exceeded the equivalent in North Korea.

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/south-korea-president-says-cant-014200753.html



Perhaps the reports of the US running low on defensive weaponry in the Middle East is accurate. The Dump regime is now moving Patriot missiles out of South Korea.
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