Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee urges South Korea's military to enhance readiness for summer disasters like heatwaves and heavy rains, ensuring public and service member safety.
Vice President JD Vance has raised concerns about the Pentagon's assessment of the Iran conflict, questioning whether the full extent of US missile stockpile depletion has been disclosed to the administration. According to The Atlantic, Vance has repeatedly sought clarity from defense officials and discussed availability of key missile systems with President Trump. The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates the US may have used over half its prewar stock of four key munitions, raising questions about capacity to respond to potential conflicts involving China, North Korea, and Russia.
