1. South Korea plans to increase its defense spending to 3.5% of its GDP, up from the current 2.3%, as part of efforts to modernize its alliance with the U.S.
2. The government aims to achieve this by increasing the defense budget annually by about 8%, with the goal of reaching 3.5% by 2035.
3. South Korea also intends to spend $25 billion on purchasing U.S. military equipment by 2030 and provide $33 billion in support to U.S. forces stationed in the country.
2. The government aims to achieve this by increasing the defense budget annually by about 8%, with the goal of reaching 3.5% by 2035.
3. South Korea also intends to spend $25 billion on purchasing U.S. military equipment by 2030 and provide $33 billion in support to U.S. forces stationed in the country.
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South Korea intends to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, aiming for an annual increase of approximately 8%. This includes a $25 billion investment in U.S. military equipment and providing $33 billion in support to U.S. forces stationed in the country, as part of efforts to modernize
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251115_01/#summary
Date: Nov. 15, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-15
Created: 2025/11/16 18:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:01
Last Read: 2025/11/17 08:02