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South Korea Weighs Self-Reliance on U.S., Softer Line to North

Original: Self-Reliance Toward U.S., Low Posture Toward North Korea

South Korean coverage is highlighting a dual-track security posture: pursuing greater self-reliance in defense rather than depending solely on the United States, while keeping a low-key, conciliatory stance toward North Korea. Commentators are debating whether this combination strengthens or weakens the country's deterrence against Pyongyang's nuclear and missile threats, and what it signals about the future of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.

Why now: Ongoing debate over South Korea's defense strategy amid North Korea's nuclear program and questions about U.S. commitment.

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