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Can the Korea-U.S. alliance withstand a test of political trust?
Can the Korea-U.S. alliance withstand a test of political trust? SEOUL, October 12 (AJP) - For all the assurances of an ironclad alliance and public displays of presidential rapport, South Korea-U.S. ties appear increasingly vulnerable to the whims of an American president who boasts about having a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The U.S. military commitment remains intact, with about 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea. Seoul and Washington continue to coordinate on North Korea, share intelligence and maintain combined October 12, 2026