Washington: President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that South Korea will increase defense spending as part of efforts to play a more "leading" role in bolstering its security posture on the Korean Peninsula. Lee made the remarks at a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, following his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee stated that South Korea will take on a more leading role in maintaining security on the Korean Peninsula. He emphasized the need for an increase in defense spending to acquire cutting-edge technologies and assets, which are essential to strengthen the capabilities of the Korean military.