South Korea
18 pieces tagged “South Korea”, newest first.
Why Did Trump Snub South Korea?
The commander-in-chief reduced military exercises with our allies in South Korea to avoid upsetting the communists in North Korea.
American Ally: The Republic of Korea
We must cultivate our strong defense relationship with the ROK and improve industrial partnerships to leverage its excellent shipbuilding capabilities.
South Korea's Successful Pandemic Strategy
It effectively limited the virus's spread without shutting the country's economy down.
Statism Isn't Working in South Korea, Either
Higher taxes and minimum wage in the name of economic growth aren't working there either.
Trump Presses China as He Sees Success in Asia
He signs a new trade deal with South Korea and holds out hope for second meeting with Kim Jong-un.
Korean Leaders Meet, Trump Expresses Guarded Hope
Kim Jong-un reiterates willingness to denuclearize and end hostilities with South Korea and the U.S.
After Trump's Tariffs, China Wants to Deal
Rather than igniting a trade war, it looks like Beijing is motivated to negotiate. Art of the deal?
Love Trumps Hate? Media Swoon Over Kim's Murderous Sister
While the American Leftmedia slammed Mike Pence, they couldn't get enough of Kim Yo-jong.
North Korea's Real Olympic Goal
Kim is angling to ease economic sanctions without losing face, all while feeding national pride.
'Do Not Underestimate Us'
Trump's speech in South Korea was a welcome show of strength toward belligerent North Korea.
Nurturing a Crucial Alliance
South Korean President Park Geun-hye is in Washington this week as the third of President Obama's summit trifecta with Northeast Asian leaders. She has the opportunity to address growing regional security challenges and reassert an important Korean role on the world stage. When I attended President Park's inauguration in 2013, I stated that I had "every confidence that she would carry South Korea's success and the relationship with the United States to new heights." Two years later, I believe my confidence was well-placed.
Easing the Strains Between Japan and South Korea
As world attention has recently been focused elsewhere, longstanding tensions between two critical U.S. allies, Japan and South Korea, have quietly been easing. This is the result of initiatives by the leaders of both countries, as well as the concerted efforts of diplomats. That's good news for Washington, since together the three nations can better address common security challenges and achieve shared diplomatic and economic objectives.