President Yoon Suk Yeol’s foreign policy, aligning his country more closely with Washington and Tokyo, has polarized his country. And critics say he has won little to show for it.
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After Warmth From Biden, South Korea’s Yoon Faces a Different Tune at Home
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s foreign policy, aligning his country more closely with Washington and Tokyo, has polarized his country. And critics say he has won little to show for it.
‘Lord Commander’ of the DMZ Has Seen It All on the Korean Frontier
He faced off with North Korean troops, helped prepare for the Trump-Kim summit and witnessed some of the most hair-raising — and bizarre — moments on the world’s most heavily armed border.
Your Thursday Briefing: A U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Agreement
Also, Xi Jinping called Volodymyr Zelensky.
Biden Vows ‘End’ of North Korean Regime if It Launches Nuclear Attack
During a state visit at the White House, Mr. Biden and President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea sought to bolster America’s nuclear umbrella guarding against threats from the North.
Inside Biden’s Renewed Promise to Protect South Korea From Nuclear Weapons
President Biden’s emphasis on America’s willingness to defend South Korea is a striking admission that North Korea’s arsenal is here to stay.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Biden’s Re-Election Bid
Also, Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive and South Korea’s president visits Washington.
Why the Japan and South Korea Détente Is Crucial to Biden’s Asia Ambitions
The animosity between South Korea and Japan has long been a weak link in Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. President Biden is likely to urge more steps toward a thaw during meetings this week.
North Korea Says It Launched a Solid-Fuel ICBM, a First
If successfully developed, solid-fuel technology would be a significant advance, making the North’s missiles easier to move and harder to target.
Jung Chae-yull, South Korean Actress, Is Found Dead at 26
Though the cause of the unexpected death of Jung Chae-yull was not disclosed, it has renewed concerns about mental health in the country’s highly competitive entertainment industry.