Head of U.S. military in South Korea calls for ‘kill web’ linking Seoul, Tokyo and Manila
The head of U.S. military forces in South Korea has proposed the establishment of a 'kill web' to enhance military cooperation among the U.S., South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. This initiative aims to strengthen defense capabilities in response to regional threats. The call for improved military ties comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
- ▪U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson is the commander of U.S. Forces Korea.
- ▪He emphasized the need for a 'kill web' linking Seoul, Tokyo, and Manila.
- ▪The proposal aims to bolster defense cooperation against regional threats.
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U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson (center), commander of U.S. Forces Korea, walks on a pontoon bridge with U.S. and South Korean Army soldiers during a U.S.-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise, part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on March 14. | REUTERS
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