Trump expressed a desire to rename the US Department of Defense to the "Ministry of War"

On August 25, US President Donald Trump expressed a desire to rename the US Department of Defense to the "Ministry of War."

"In order to rename the Ministry of Defense to the Ministry of War, an act of Congress is required. But I'm just going to do it. I even think that this is not necessary, but if necessary, Congress will support it," the president said at the beginning of a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae—myung at the White House.

Trump clarified that the agency had such a name during the First and Second World Wars. He also noted that the "ministry of war" sounds more weighty.

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The MBC television network announced on August 25 that Trump will hold his first working meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. It was clarified that the meeting would specify the previously reached agreements on duties. It is expected that this will lead to the opening of markets for agricultural and livestock products for trade.

The Director of the National Security Directorate, the Director of the Political Directorate, the Chief of Staff and other high-ranking representatives of the Republic of Korea also traveled to the United States to participate in the diplomatic event.

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