{"id":2207150,"date":"2024-11-15T13:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T04:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2207150"},"modified":"2024-11-15T11:17:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T02:17:26","slug":"trumps-cabinet-picks-raise-questions-for-us-rok-alliance-ep-47","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/11\/trumps-cabinet-picks-raise-questions-for-us-rok-alliance-ep-47\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump’s Cabinet picks raise questions for US-ROK alliance \u2014 Ep. 47"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this episode of <\/span>The Korea Pro Podcast<\/span><\/i>, John is joined by junior news reporter Joon Ha to examine the implications of president-elect Donald Trump\u2019s key cabinet nominations and their potential impact on U.S.-ROK relations. The discussion begins with an analysis of Marco Rubio\u2019s selection as Secretary of State, exploring how his hawkish stance on North Korea might align with Seoul\u2019s interests while potentially complicating South Korea\u2019s diplomatic outreach to Cuba. They also delve into Pete Hegseth\u2019s nomination as Defense Secretary, examining his military background, and Mike Waltz\u2019s previous statements on USFK\u2019s potential role in regional contingencies, particularly regarding Taiwan.<\/span><\/p>\n

The conversation then shifts to President Yoon Suk-yeol\u2019s diplomatic agenda at the APEC summit in Peru, where he is expected to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Joe Biden. John and Joon Ha discuss the likelihood of Yoon and Ishiba seeking early engagement with the incoming Trump administration to present a unified position on regional security matters.<\/span><\/p>\n

The duo also examines a developing political crisis in South Korea, where recently revealed recordings suggest Yoon\u2019s potential involvement in local election interference. Joon Ha explains the legal implications of these allegations, drawing parallels to similar charges faced by previous South Korean presidents.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking ahead, a Seoul court will deliver its verdict for main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung\u2019s election law violation case on Friday, which may have a significant impact on South Korea\u2019s 2027 presidential race.<\/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 Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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