There is a persistent question over how to communicate U.S.-ROK alliance deterrence posture, particularly in the event of a nuclear attack by North Korea.
After President Yoon’s January 2023 public, not-so-veiled proliferation threat, the April 2023 Washington Declaration was a two-way exchange of assurances: South Korea reaffirmed its commitment to abstain from developing nuclear weapons, while the US agreed to augment its security reassurances in return.
In South Korea’s recent assembly election, the opposition won hands down—but President Yoon Suk-yeol’s battle is just beginning.
Traditional political divisions no longer dictate election outcomes in this vibrant democracy.
The commitment could transform how the allies work together and address the South Korean public’s long-standing concerns about U.S. defense.
Seoul and Riyadh are attempting to use threats of proliferation to influence negotiations with Washington.
In discussions of US-South Korea trade policy within American policy circles, a critical aspect often overlooked is the longstanding trade relationship between Korea and Latin America.
