Hegseth praised South Korea’s plans to increase military spending and boost defense capabilities

By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. Secretary of Defense Piet Hegseth praised South Korea’s plans to increase its military spending and said Tuesday that the Asian ally will play a greater role in defending itself against North Korean aggression while allies must brace for ‘regional contingencies’. […]