{"id":2205712,"date":"2024-07-09T14:42:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T05:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2205712"},"modified":"2024-07-09T16:12:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T07:12:54","slug":"us-south-korea-alliance-resilience-amid-change-with-david-kang-ep-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/07\/us-south-korea-alliance-resilience-amid-change-with-david-kang-ep-28\/","title":{"rendered":"US-South Korea alliance: Resilience amid change with David Kang \u2014 Ep. 28"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this special episode of <\/span>The Korea Pro Podcast<\/span><\/i>, co-hosts Jeongmin and John are joined by David C. Kang, professor of International Relations and Business at the University of Southern California. The wide-ranging discussion delves into the complexities of the U.S.-South Korea alliance as both countries navigate domestic political shifts and face evolving challenges in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kang shares his insights on South Korea\u2019s considerations surrounding potential domestic nuclear weapons development, the limitations of U.S. security assurances and the missed opportunity of the Hanoi Summit between former U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The conversation also explores the impact of a potential Trump return to the White House on the alliance, as well as the U.S. role in supporting democracy in Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n

The discussion touches upon potential conflict points between South Korea and the U.S., including trade tensions and policy differences toward Japan and China. Kang also offers recommendations for U.S. and South Korean leaders in addressing regional challenges, emphasizing the need for diplomatic and economic solutions beyond military measures.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the podcast:<\/b> The Korea Pro Podcast<\/span><\/i> is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim (<\/span>@jeongminnkim<\/span><\/a>) and Editor John Lee (<\/span>@koreanforeigner<\/span><\/a>), diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea \u2014 and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n

This episode was recorded on July 4, 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Audio edited by Joe Smith<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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