Unpacking the ripple effects of US political turmoil on South Korea’s economic, defense and diplomatic ties
The U.S. is one of the world’s biggest economies and a pivotal player in international affairs, and that means threats of a U.S. government shutdown have global repercussions, including on the Korean Peninsula.
Although the recent last-minute efforts on Capitol Hill averted a shutdown, albeit temporarily, the repeated nature of these incidents demands closer scrutiny.
The U.S. is one of the world’s biggest economies and a pivotal player in international affairs, and that means threats of a U.S. government shutdown have global repercussions, including on the Korean Peninsula.
Although the recent last-minute efforts on Capitol Hill averted a shutdown, albeit temporarily, the repeated nature of these incidents demands closer scrutiny.
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