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U.S.-South Korea alliance
North Korea Goes Nuclear: A Postmortem
By Denny Roy
How was North Korea able to attain nuclear missiles, despite U.S. opposition, when so many other countries have failed to do so?
Trump Year Three: The State of US Alliances in Asia
By Ankit Panda
Where do American alliances in Asia stand as the Trump administration looks to wrap up its third year in power?
6 Myths About OPCON Transfer and the US-South Korea Alliance
By Sukjoon Yoon
South Korea’s debate on OPCON transfer has become muddled.
Japan Will Get F-35Bs on a Flattop With US Cooperation. Will South Korea Follow?
By Robert Farley
It remains to be seen whether South Korea will benefit from the same kind of cooperation.
More Money? More Problems for the US-South Korea Burden-Sharing Talks
By Kyle Ferrier
Reports that the U.S. will seek $5 billion annually from South Korea signal trouble ahead in the alliance.
US Forces Korea Commander: US-South Korea Readiness Hasn’t ‘Slowed Down One Bit’
By Ankit Panda
The door to diplomacy remains open, Abrams added.
Why Moon Jae-in Should Not Follow Willy Brandt’s Footsteps
By Khang Vu and Khang Vu
As Pyongyang seeks to create dissonance in the U.S.-South Korea alliance, Seoul and Washington must move in lockstep.
Darcie Draudt on President Moon's 2-Year Anniversary
By Shannon Tiezzi
How is South Korea’s Moon Jae-in faring two years into his presidency?
When Tokyo and Seoul Fight, a Complacent Washington Loses
By Katrin Fraser Katz
Bickering between Seoul and Tokyo plays directly into the hands of Pyongyang and Beijing.
Who’s Right About the New US-South Korea Joint Military Exercise?
By Kyle Ferrier
Making sense of the new Dong Maeng drills.
US, South Korea Call Off Foal Eagle and Key Resolve Exercises, Announce New Exercise
By Ankit Panda
A new exercise represents a modification of the normally expansive springtime allied drills.
What Does the Signed Cost Sharing Agreement Mean for the US-South Korea Alliance?
By Kyle Ferrier
Though a positive development, it's hard to see the new burden sharing agreement as anything more than a stopgap measure.