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South Korea announces "National Security Strategy for Peace" and outlines key priorities through March.
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On the morning of Wednesday, Seoul's government unveiled its new National Defense White Paper titled "'Peaceful Nation' 2036," which sets out a comprehensive security strategy aimed at maintaining peace in Northeast Asia by addressing regional challenges such as North Korea's nuclear program while emphasizing economic cooperation and diplomacy with China.
Key Points
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1The South Korean government has officially announced its plan to increase the number of soldiers from 180,745 in March this year.
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2This announcement was made during a press conference held by President Yoon Suk-yeol on Monday morning at Cheong Wa Dae.
Developments
Mar 23
President Yi Seok-yul announced the plan to increase military personnel from March this year, stating that it is necessary for national defense in a press conference held before breakfast on Monday morning at Cheong Wa Dae.
Feb.18 (Mar 24)
The government plans to raise troop numbers by approximately one-third of the current level over two years, aiming for around 305 thousand soldiers in March next year and a total force size exceeding half million troops within five or six months.