Trump could demand defense cost hikes and tough approach to Taiwan, straining Seoul’s ties with Washington and Beijing
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, South Korea is bracing for major shifts in its security alliance with the U.S.
Days after Trump’s election, President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the launch of consultative bodies to address expected challenges, including demands for increased defense spending and heightened pressure regarding Taiwan and China.
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, South Korea is bracing for major shifts in its security alliance with the U.S.
Days after Trump’s election, President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the launch of consultative bodies to address expected challenges, including demands for increased defense spending and heightened pressure regarding Taiwan and China.
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