Democratic Congress could complicate S. Korea's nuclear sub plans, Trump-Kim summit: experts
WASHINGTON — Democratic control of the U.S. Congress could make it harder for South Korea to acquire nuclear-powered submarines and limit President Donald Trump's ability to reach a deal with North Korea, even as he may seek another summit with leader Kim Jong-un, according to experts Wednesday. The assessments came after the Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in Tuesday's midterm…
The Democratic Party's landslide victory in Tuesday's midterm elections poses challenges for South Korea's nuclear submarine plans and President Donald Trump's potential summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to experts. Andrew Yeo, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, stated that Democrats may be more cautious about supporting South Korea's efforts to acquire nuclear-powered submarines due to concerns over the spread of nuclear technology.
Democrats are likely to maintain a stronger commitment to non-proliferation norms compared to Republicans, which could obstruct South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. Patrick Cronin, chair of Asia-Pacific security at the Hudson Institute, echoed similar concerns about the potential hurdles the Democratic-controlled Congress may present to Trump's efforts to negotiate a deal with Kim Jong-un, even as the President may still pursue another summit with the North Korean leader.
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