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U.S.-South Korea alliance
Evolution of the U.S.-ROK Alliance: New Areas for Cooperation
By Leon Whyte
South Korea’s participation in international institutions reflects an evolution in its alliance with the U.S.
North Korea Is Mobilizing for War
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Kim Jong-un has rejected an apology from Seoul and ordered his army onto war footing.
North Korea’s Addiction to Provocation
By David Eunpyoung Jee
A recent landmine explosion near the DMZ proves Pyongyang remains caught in the bad habit of provocations.
Evolution of the U.S.-ROK Alliance: Who Should Pay for What?
By Leon Whyte
The cost burden of U.S. Forces Korea has become contentious, and is likely to remain that way.
Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: North Korea Threat Profile
By Leon Whyte
The DPRK threat ensures that the original purpose of the alliance remains relevant.
Donald Trump’s Problem With the US-Korea Alliance
By John Power
The Republican presidential candidate accuses South Korea of free-riding on the U.S. military.
Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Anti-Americanism
By Leon Whyte
Keeping the alliance strong will require adroit diplomacy on the part of both South Korea and the U.S.
Evolution of the U.S.-ROK Alliance: Restraining the ROK
By Leon Whyte
The alliance is about more than just deterring Pyongyang.
Evolution of the U.S.-ROK Alliance: Abandonment Fears
By Leon Whyte
South Korea has at times had reason to fear the strength of its alliance with the United States. Part II in a series.
The US-Korea Summit That Wasn't
By Woo Jung-Yeop
Korean President Park was forced to postpone her visit to the U.S. Can the two sides make good use of the delay?
The Evolution of the U.S-South Korea Alliance
By Leon Whyte
“For the alliance to continue into the future, it must expand beyond old parameters.”
US-South Korea: A Pragmatic Alliance?
By Steven Denney
South Koreans are taking an increasingly pragmatic view toward their relationship with the U.S.