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Lee underscores need for 'self-reliant defense'
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President Lee Jae Myung underscored the importance of a national defense that was not reliant on external help as he chaired a meeting focused on strengthening South Korea’s ability to counter a range of security contingencies. Lee presided over the 59th Central Integrated Defense Council at Yeongbingwan, the state guest house at Cheong Wa Dae, on Monday afternoon, marking his first time chairing the body since taking office. About 170 attendees included military, police, fire, government and ci