Darcie Draudt-Véjares, Sophie Zhuang
Beyond Historical Memory: South Korean Domestic Polarization and U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Cooperation
While the trilateral alignment between the United States, Japan, and South Korea has made substantial progress in recent years, domestic polarization in South Korea presents a critical barrier to successful trilateral strategic cooperation among Washington, Tokyo, and Seoul.
About the Author
Fellow, Asia Program
Darcie Draudt-Véjares is a fellow in the Carnegie Asia Program.
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Darcie Draudt-Véjares, Seungjoo Lee
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