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flag U.S. and South Korea strengthened alliance at DMZ amid North Korea threats, advancing wartime control transfer and defense cooperation.

flag U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Korean DMZ on November 3, 2025, meeting South Korea’s Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back to reinforce the U.S.-South Korea alliance amid North Korea’s continued missile and nuclear advancements. flag The visit included a joint F-16 flight and talks on defense cooperation, wartime command transfer, and regional security. flag Both nations reported progress toward South Korea assuming wartime operational control, with plans to boost defense spending and explore new defense partnerships. flag The U.S. is considering shifting its military role to support broader Indo-Pacific missions, including countering China, while South Korea seeks greater strategic autonomy.

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