New ROK president will have to navigate US, China and North Korea policies, with few options that make all sides happy
Yoon waves the People Power Party flag in Ulsan, South Korea, Jan. 2022 | Yoon Suk-yeol presidential campaign team
In less than a week, Yoon Suk-yeol will be sworn in as South Korea’s next president, entering at a time when the country faces a daunting array of foreign policy challenges — from navigating U.S.-China tensions to repairing ties with Japan.
Yet it’s essential to remember that the incoming leader has never held political office and remains untested as a diplomat. That lack of experience is a cause for concern, even though he has so far surrounded himself with seasoned political veterans and knowledgeable experts.
In less than a week, Yoon Suk-yeol will be sworn in as South Korea’s next president, entering at a time when the country faces a daunting array of foreign policy challenges — from navigating U.S.-China tensions to repairing ties with Japan.
Yet it’s essential to remember that the incoming leader has never held political office and remains untested as a diplomat. That lack of experience is a cause for concern, even though he has so far surrounded himself with seasoned political veterans and knowledgeable experts.
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