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• President Lee Pledges to Regain Wartime Operational Control in Strategic Security Meeting With US Lawmakers

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Asia

  President Lee Jae Myung informed a delegation of United States congressional members of his intent to reclaim wartime operational command to increase South Korea's defense self-suf...

• President Lee Jae Myung Urges U.S. Visa Reform and Pledges Greater Defense Autonomy in High-Level Talks with Senators

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Politics

  South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called on visiting U.S. lawmakers to overhaul visa policies following recent detentions of Korean workers at a Georgia Hyundai facility. Du...

• President Lee Jae Myung Signals End to Excessive US Military Dependence with Accelerated Command Transfer

  Published: Mar 27, 2026

  Section: Asia

  South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced plans on Friday to expedite the reclaiming of wartime operational control from the United States to enhance national self-reliance. T...