VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“They do it to Europe as well. We can’t get rid of our dependence on the US right away, but we should work towards self-reliance.”
Choi Min · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Choi Min advocated for South Korea working towards military self-reliance.
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