Trump's America is losing Koreans
Koreans are increasingly seeing the U.S. unfavorably, with less trust as a partner than before, according to a recent survey released by Washington-headquartered Pew Research Center. Experts and Korean citizens say the unfavorable sentiment was driven largely by the Donald Trump administration’s unilateral policies that often put more importance on transactions rather than alliances with trade…
A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that Koreans are increasingly viewing the United States unfavorably, with trust in the U.S. as a partner declining to new lows. Experts and citizens attribute this shift to Donald Trump's administration's unilateral policies that prioritize transactions over alliances with trade and security partners.
In the February 8 to May 13 period, 55 percent of Koreans expressed unfavorable views of the U.S., with 18 percent holding very unfavorable opinions, marking a 16 percentage point increase from 2025. Meanwhile, 45 percent held favorable views, down 16 percentage points from the previous year. Favorability peaked at 77 percent in 2024 under the Biden administration, the first time unfavorable views outnumbered favorable ones since 2003, when unfavorability stood at 50 percent compared to 50 percent favorable.
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