The Korea Times Nov 12 24
Foreign minister brushes off concerns about Trump 2.0 undermining alliance :
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul expressed optimism on Tuesday that the South Korea-U.S ...
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South Korea-US Alliance and North Korea-Russia Pact ReviewedMinister Cho expects the alliance to stay firm under Trump’s second term, while Seoul monitors North Korea’s military ties with Russia closely.
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- Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul expressed confidence that the South Korea-US alliance will remain strong despite Trump’s 'America First' approach.
- The upcoming administration is expected to increase allied security roles, aligning with South Korea’s aim for global responsibility.
- South Korea’s ratification of the 12th Special Measures Agreement secures its legal standing against potential renegotiation efforts.
- Seoul is closely watching North Korea’s new strategic partnership with Russia amid troop deployments linked to the Ukraine conflict.
I am confident that the South Korea-U.S. alliance will remain robust and continue to strengthen under the second Trump administration.— Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul expressed optimism during a press conference about the future of the South Korea-U.S. alliance.
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