00:00What if weapons meant to defend one country suddenly move to another war zone?
00:04South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung says his government cannot stop U.S. forces from moving weapons out of the
00:10country.
00:11Reports say some Patriot missile defense systems in South Korea may be sent to the Middle East.
00:15These systems are designed to intercept incoming missiles.
00:18They are a key part of the defense against North Korea, which has nuclear weapons and growing missile power.
00:24But the United States is currently engaged in escalating tensions in the Middle East.
00:28U.S. and Israeli forces have been striking targets inside Iran, aiming to weaken its nuclear and missile programs.
00:35Because of that conflict, some American defense systems stationed in South Korea could be redeployed to U.S. bases in
00:41Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates.
00:44Still, President Lee says the move will not weaken South Korea's security.
00:48He believes the country's own military power and defense spending remain strong enough to deter North Korea.
00:54For now, around 2,8500 U.S. troops remain stationed in South Korea.
00:59But the big question remains, if global conflicts keep expanding, where will these weapons be needed next?
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