How South Korea’s Election Could Impact U.S. National Security

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Bottom Line:  In the closest South Korean presidential election in decades, Yoon Suk-yeol, a former prosecutor, recently defeated the ruling party candidate, Lee Jae-myung.  Yoon ran on a platform promising to prioritize South Korea’s relationship with the U.S. while seeking “a working relationship based on mutual respect and cooperation” with China.  A foreign policy novice, Yoon’s approach is seen as a departure from his predecessor, President Moon Jae-in, who was said to be tilting South Korea toward China.  Yoon also is thought likely to pursue a tougher stance toward North Korea. 

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