The South Korean military has withdrawn plans to establish a new strategic command to counter nuclear and missile threats from North Korea, the country's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed on Tuesday.
Speaking in a regular news briefing, MND spokesperson Choi Hyun-soo said the move was linked to broader efforts to streamline the military's decision-making processes.
The South Korean military has withdrawn plans to establish a new strategic command to counter nuclear and missile threats from North Korea, the country's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed on Tuesday.
Speaking in a regular news briefing, MND spokesperson Choi Hyun-soo said the move was linked to broader efforts to streamline the military's decision-making processes.
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