Pentagon policy chief calls S. Korea 'role model' for N. Korea deterrence, defense spending

South Korea serves as a "role model" given its proactive stance in defense against North Korea and its increased military spending.

This is according to U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby.

In a recent post on his social media platform he also stressed the importance of modernizing the ROK-U.S. alliance in response to emerging regional security concerns.