The U.S. presidential election is six months away. U.S. allies worldwide, including South Korea, are closely monitoring the race, which appears to be a tight contest between the incumbent President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump.The potential return of Trump, who perceives many U.S. allies as “free-riding” on its military power, adds an extra layer of concern for South Korea. In particular, given the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s focus on strengthening its alliance with Washington and extended deterrence against North Korean threats, the return of Trump could force South Korea to recalibrate its diplomatic strategies.
In light of these pressing issues, The Korea Times sat down with Moon Chung-in, former special adviser for foreign affairs and national security during the previous Moon Jae-in government, Tuesday, to discuss the implications of the U.S. presidential election and foreign policy of the Yoon administration.Below are excerpts from the interview. It has been edited 카지노사이트킹 for brevity and clarity.
