Lee Jae Myung & Pete Hegseth
8 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
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Lee Jae Myung: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stressed the importance of the US alliance and urged faster progress on acquiring nuclear-powered submarines. He faces domestic criticism over the handling of the drill reduction.
Pete Hegseth: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was ordered by Trump to substantially reduce the drills. He previously praised South Korea as a model ally, highlighting the abrupt policy shift.
Aug 10, 2026 · 306 articles
International
Lee Jae Myung: Lee met with Canada's Carney; South Korea remained a reserve bidder for Canada's submarine contract.
Pete Hegseth: Hegseth announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in European Union — Europe and criticized allies for insufficient defense spending.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Lee Jae Myung: Lee expressed hope for expanded cooperation with NATO in defense technology.
Pete Hegseth: Hegseth cancels a meeting with Netanyahu over potential F-35 sales to Turkey, affecting U.S.-Israel relations.
Apr 20, 2026 · 160 articles
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