As Seoul prioritizes key alliances, experts warn of potential fallout in wider Asian relations as elections loom
President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee depart for the U.S., April 24, 2023 | Image: ROK Presidential Office
South Korea’s diplomatic efforts in 2023 saw a pronounced focus on enhancing relations with Japan and fortifying its trilateral partnership with Washington and Tokyo. This shift, mirroring the evolving dynamics of East Asian geopolitics, marked a significant development in Seoul's foreign policy approach.
However, Seoul’s concentrated attention on Tokyo and Washington has raised concerns among experts about potential oversights in other vital regional relationships.
South Korea’s diplomatic efforts in 2023 saw a pronounced focus on enhancing relations with Japan and fortifying its trilateral partnership with Washington and Tokyo. This shift, mirroring the evolving dynamics of East Asian geopolitics, marked a significant development in Seoul's foreign policy approach.
However, Seoul’s concentrated attention on Tokyo and Washington has raised concerns among experts about potential oversights in other vital regional relationships.
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