On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
South Korean President
2 things Lee Jae Myung said, verbatim, from August 17, 2026 to August 19, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the story each one belongs to.
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“A strong alliance makes the foundation of security stronger, and strengthening our own capabilities increases our value and necessity as an ally”
on Lee's push to regain wartime operational control of Korea's military by 2030
Antiwar.com South Korea’s Lee Reaffirms Push for Military Independence After Trump Announces Scaled-Back Drills ›
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“Let us put down our intentions to threaten each other and begin discussions to end the long-running war as the directly involved parties”
on ending hostilities between North and South Korea
Antiwar.com Trump Orders Hegseth To ‘Substantially Reduce’ Joint Military Exercises With South Korea ›
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