South Korea’s Defense Boost: A Pragmatic Step for America’s Strategic Interests

As tensions simmer on the Korean Peninsula, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has commended South Korea’s recent commitment to significantly enhance its military budget and defense capabilities. This move is not simply about regional preparedness—it is a crucial element of America's broader strategy to secure national sovereignty and sustain stability in a volatile part of the world. Is South Korea Taking Its Security Seriously—And What Does That Mean for America? For decades, the United States has shouldered a disproportionate burden in defending allies like South Korea against persistent North Korean provocations. Yet now, Seoul aims to modernize its forces and...