South Korea rebuffs North call for armed-forces cuts
Seoul rejected Pyongyang’s proposal to halve both sides’ armed forces, saying confidence-building steps are needed first. Defense Minister Lee Byoung Jae cited stockpiled chemical weapons and missiles, while noting U.S. Patriot batteries deter attacks. Talks ahead of a planned July summit in Pyongyang frame the discussion.
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Australia efforts to thaw ties with Vietnam stall over rights
Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans said Hanoi would not discuss human rights, derailing a planned delegation visit. The trip aimed to begin a long term dialogue on rights, with Vietnam canceling visits to agencies and sites, prompting Evans to cancel the tour.
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