South Korea’s presidential office announced plans on Wednesday to strengthen its security alliance with the incoming U.S. administration. President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to speak with President-elect Donald Trump in the coming days to discuss future cooperation. With approximately 28,500 American troops stationed in South Korea, this partnership remains critical for regional stability, particularly in deterring North Korea’s nuclear threat. Under President Yoon’s leadership, Seoul has worked closely with Washington to maintain the alliance, recently agreeing to a five-year cost-sharing plan for U.S. troop presence.
Additionally, in response to growing geopolitical tensions, a South Korean official revealed plans to send a monitoring team to Ukraine, a move not requiring National Assembly approval for short-term missions. This decision underscores South Korea’s commitment to global security efforts, while closely aligning with U.S. strategic interests in both Asia and Europe.
