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Pentagon foresees 'more limited' role in deterring North Korea

WORLD NEWS
24-01-2026 14:49 HKT
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A general view of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A general view of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
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