Trade conflicts, military costs and exclusion from diplomacy with North Korea pose risks for Seoul’s future
President Donald Trump enters the Capitol Rotunda to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Jan. 20, 2025 | Image: White House
Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office comes with immediate implications for South Korea, a key U.S. ally facing mounting security, economic and diplomatic challenges. Trump’s inaugural actions and statements, including his “America First” policy directive, proposed trade tariffs and remarks on North Korea, signal a recalibration of U.S. foreign policy that could impact South Korea’s economic and national security.
RENEWED FOCUS ON TRADE
Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office comes with immediate implications for South Korea, a key U.S. ally facing mounting security, economic and diplomatic challenges. Trump’s inaugural actions and statements, including his “America First” policy directive, proposed trade tariffs and remarks on North Korea, signal a recalibration of U.S. foreign policy that could impact South Korea’s economic and national security.
RENEWED FOCUS ON TRADE
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