South Korean president risks opening himself to charge of placating China even as he seeks closer ties with US
Whether or not it was due to poor strategy or general incompetence, the Yoon Suk-yeol administration’s botched handling of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit likely won it few friends in Washington.
Since announcing his run for the presidency last year, Yoon has portrayed himself as staunchly pro-American, in contrast to his predecessor who he says undercut South Korean security by appeasing China.
Whether or not it was due to poor strategy or general incompetence, the Yoon Suk-yeol administration’s botched handling of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit likely won it few friends in Washington.
Since announcing his run for the presidency last year, Yoon has portrayed himself as staunchly pro-American, in contrast to his predecessor who he says undercut South Korean security by appeasing China.
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