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Republic of Korea soldiers during combined wet gap crossing training
QiOSK

Suddenly Trump wants to scale back military drills with S. Korea

This surprising announcement — made while the exercises were already underway — could have real upsides, if done right

South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung looks on as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office.
Asia-Pacific

US diplomatic incompetence is tanking hopes for Korean peace

It's time for South Korea to take the lead in seeking detente with the North

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Asia-Pacific

Thinking twice about that US-China superwar

Imagine a globe-spanning naval battle with both sides interdicting commerce, a collapse in Asian trade, mounting losses, far worse than the current Iran war

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Asia-Pacific

Kim Jong Un waiting for Trump, but there's a path right in front of him

From Pyongyang’s perspective, engagement with Seoul has little strategic value. But there are diplomatic ways around that.

Iran war could cripple the 'Yuxi Circle' or 55% of world population
Asia-Pacific

Iran war could cripple the 'Yuxi Circle' or 55% of world population

This includes the Indian subcontinent, China, Japan, the Koreas, and all the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN

South Korea president President Lee Jae-myung
Asia-Pacific

Trump NSS puts S. Korea at center of US primacy aims in region

ROK parliamentarian says Seoul will need to 'de-risk' not only from Beijing, but also from Washington