US leans on South Korea to ease ammunition bottlenecks amid global conflicts

Washington is increasingly relying on South Korea to address ammunition supply bottlenecks caused by wars in the Middle East and Europe, potentially accelerating Seoul's integration into the US defense industrial base. Analysts note the US may struggle to replenish stockpiles quickly if conflicts in Iran and Ukraine persist, creating opportunities for South Korea's defense industry to expand in the US market. The development signals a shift in US defense procurement strategy toward allied production.