The U.S. and South Korean defense ministers held a meeting, during which the U.S. welcomed South Korea's policy of increasing its defense budget.

News: Latest Updates & Highlights - Social, Political, Economic, Weather & Disasters, International, Science & Culture, Sports, Lifestyle, In-Depth Coverage, Regional News, Videos & Programs - US and South Korean Defense Ministers Meet, Welcoming South Korea's Plan to Increase Defense Spending - May 12, 2026, 14:29 - United States: US Secretary of Defense met with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek, welcoming South Korea's efforts to increase defense spending and suggesting that other allied nations should consider similar measures. Related Keywords: United States, South Korea, Defense, Security - Articles You Might Like: - "Trump Administration Discusses Future Options with National Security Team," US Report - May 12, 12:03 - "US-China Summit to Discuss Iran and Energy Issues," - May 12, 7:23 - "WHO Recommends 42-Day Quarantine for All Passengers and Crew," - May 12, 5:04 - "Finance Minister Kata Meets with US Treasury Secretary Bessent, 'Understanding Achieved on Exchange Rate Coordination'," - May 12, 11:48 - "Minister Hwang Won-jun Adjusts China Visit During APEC Meeting, Following Taiwan Response, First Ministerial Visit to China," - May 12, 13:02 - "Nasdaq and S&P 500 Stock Indices Reach New Highs, 'NACHO' Also Trending in the Market," - May 12, 6:57 - "EU Agrees to Impose New Sanctions on Jewish Settlement Organizations," - May 12, 7:22 - "Taiwan Not Invited to WHO Assembly This Year, Potentially Marking 10 Consecutive Years Due to China's Objection," - May 12, 5:53 - "One Year Since Military Conflict: The Current State of India-Pakistan Relations," - May 11, 15:34 - In-Depth Content: - "What Will Happen to Prices? Why Are Price Increases Occurring? Analyzing Price Trends," - May 9, 18:49 - "Increasing Cases of Spring Bear Damage: Another Unusual Phenomenon," - May 8, 16:26 - "Is Taiwanese Money Driving Up Real Estate Prices? Examining the Reality and Background," - May 7, 10:08 - "Want to Escape a Tsunami? The Only Thing You Can Do Now is Prepare a Life Jacket," - May 6, 10:15 - "What is NATO Doing in Japan? Concerns About Distance from 'That Country'," - May 4, 11:14 - "Are You Familiar with 'Child Short-Stay' Programs?" - May 3, 11:19 - "'My Next Step Will Be 'Rikuryu'': First Interview Since Retirement Announcement," - May 2, 7:28 - "'Hereditary Cancer': Understanding Your 'Predisposition' to Protect Your Life," - May 1, 18:35 - More In-Depth Content News - Latest & Highlighted Videos: Watch Currently Available Videos - Weather Forecast & Disaster Information: Check Weather Forecast & Disaster Information - Latest News: - "Empress Attends National Conference of the Japanese Red Cross," - May 12, 14:41 - "Establishment of Disaster Prevention Agency to Improve Evacuation Environment, Minister of Reconstruction Makino, Committee Vote Scheduled for May 14," - May 12, 14:37 - "Suspected Spraying Incident on JR Tokaido Line Train, 16-Year-Old Boy Arrested," - May 12, 14:33 - "House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee to Discuss Draft Emergency Clause on May 14," - May 12, 14:33 - List of Latest News - News from Various Regions: Select a Prefecture to Access News from That Region. Choose from a Map. - NHK ONE News: Top International News - US and South Korean Defense Ministers Meet, Welcoming South Korea's Plan to Increase Defense Spending. - To View This Page, Please Confirm Your Subscription Status. - If You Are Already a Subscriber, No Additional Charges or Contracts Are Required. - If You Are Not a Subscriber, Please Proceed with the Subscription Process. - For Business or School Use, Please Check the Links Below. - Learn More About Subscription. - Services Available: Broadcast Program Simultaneous & Catch-Up Streaming, Browsing News Articles & Program-Related Information. - I Understand the Content. - Check to Proceed. - Do Not Use the Service.