I've read about the expected return of 86,000 M1icon Garands from the Philippines, but also read about some Garand returns from South Korea. But in reading about them I've also read there are Carbines in South Korea that would NOT be returned because of the increased magazine capacity. Can anyone add to this?

Here is a copy/paste of part of the 2-19-2017 South Korea Arms article linked below:

In 2011, the State Department reportedly began negotiations to import 86,000 South Korea–held Garands — but not the carbines, which can accept a bigger magazine — and the Korean press announced this as a done deal.

Korea’s M1 Rifle Stockpile: Coming soon to a gun store near you | SOFREP


Now we hear there are 86,000 M1 Garands coming from the Philippines.
Are there any Carbines expected?
Or is that evil 15rd magazine a deal breaker here also?
Page Nine: 86,000 M1 Garands from Philippines to U.S.?

Anyone else find it odd that both countries have the same number available?
No Carbines, Pistols or earlier US service Rifles?
If any of this is old news, please advise.

86,000 ?????????????

Thank You,
Charlie-Painter777
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