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Lee Myung says Korea can build 10 US naval vessels

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung says Trump asked if Korea could build ten US naval vessels quickly.

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Friday, 19 June 2026 at 07:35 UTC
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung confirmed that President Donald Trump asked whether South Korea could rapidly construct ten American naval vessels. Lee stated that he assured Trump it was possible and that South Korea would do its best. The request underscores deepening defense industrial cooperation between the two allies amid regional tensions.
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1d agoDD Geopolitics

New video statement from Lee Jae-myung confirms the request and his response.

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