U.S. defense chief "Rewards for exemplary allies such as South Korea···disadvantages for allies that fail to fulfill their roles"

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : At the keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum that day, Hegseth referred to Israel·South Korea·Poland as "model allies" that had responded to the U.S. request to expand defense spending, saying, "These countries will receive special treatment (special favor) from the United States."
50% : Reuters Yonhap News On the 6th (local time), U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that while 'model allies' that have strengthened their commitment to self-reliant defense, like South Korea, will be granted benefits, allies that do not respond to requests to increase defense spending could face disadvantages.
49% : " He noted that South Korea spends 3.5% of its gross domestic product (GDP) on core military expenditures and has pledged to take a leading role in conventional force capabilities.
46% : Introducing the direction of the NSS in his speech, Hegseth said, "Even if the United States prioritizes the Western Hemisphere and the Indo-Pacific, threats in other regions persist, and allies must do more." He explained that European allies are confronting Russia; that Iran, though constrained by actions by the United States and Israel, remains threatening in the Middle East; and that on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea is a continuing risk factor.

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