U.S.-South Korea Alliance: Background and Issues for Congress

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R48877

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Mar 5, 2026

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Apr 9, 2026, 3:52 pm UTC

Authors: Daniel J. Longo

Source topics: Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Weapons, East Asia & Pacific, Security Assistance, Security Cooperation & Arms Exports, South Korea, Strategic Forces, CBRN, Arms Control & Nonproliferation

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