South Korea to increase defence budget by 8.2% next year, President Lee says

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday the country’s defence budget for next year would rise by 8.2% to 66.3 trillion won ($47.1 billion), adding that peace would only be possible on a strong foundation of security. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/01/south-korea-to-increase-defence-budget-by-82-next-year-president-lee-says