PM says sees no big change in alliance with US after Trump's election defeat
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Thursday she anticipates no big changes in relations with the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump's Republican Party suffered a crushing defeat in this week's midterm elections, adding the U.S. Democratic Party also considers the Korea-U.S. alliance important. "As both the Democratic and Republican parties have considered the alliance between the two…
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook expressed confidence on Thursday that the United States will maintain a strong partnership with South Korea, despite President Donald Trump's party suffering a significant loss in the recent midterm elections. She emphasized that both the Democratic and Republican parties have always placed importance on the Korea-US alliance.
Han made these remarks during a parliamentary budget committee meeting, after a lawmaker inquired about her assessment of the election outcomes. She noted that the Democratic Party's victory was more substantial than initially anticipated. When questioned about South Korea's diplomatic approach towards Washington, Han stated that each relevant ministry is currently examining these matters in detail, while other aspects may require additional measures.
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