US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief



News US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term Joon Ha Park February 23, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean defense minister Shin won-sik makes remarks at the ROK's Cyber Operations Command. \| Image: ROK defense ministry (Dec. 14, 2023) South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik said the U.S. will have to “give up its global leadership” if it gives into North Korean extortion and abandons its alliance with Seoul, responding to concerns of a shift in American policy if Donald Trump returns to office. Speaking at the National Assembly on Thursday, Shin addressed lawmakers’ questions about the impact of a second Trump presidency on South Korean security, while dismissing worries that North Korea’s deployment of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) will weaken the U.S.-ROK alliance. South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik said the U.S. will have to “give up its global leadership” if it gives into North Korean extortion and abandons its alliance with Seoul, responding to concerns of a shift in American policy if Donald Trump returns to office. Speaking at the National Assembly on Thursday, Shin addressed lawmakers’ questions about the impact of a second Trump presidency on South Korean security, while dismissing worries that North Korea’s deployment of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) will weaken the U.S.-ROK alliance. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief

Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term

Joon Ha Park February 23, 2024

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief

South Korean defense minister Shin won-sik makes remarks at the ROK's Cyber Operations Command. | Image: ROK defense ministry (Dec. 14, 2023)

South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik said the U.S. will have to “give up its global leadership” if it gives into North Korean extortion and abandons its alliance with Seoul, responding to concerns of a shift in American policy if Donald Trump returns to office.

Speaking at the National Assembly on Thursday, Shin addressed lawmakers’ questions about the impact of a second Trump presidency on South Korean security, while dismissing worries that North Korea’s deployment of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) will weaken the U.S.-ROK alliance.

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