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…
On Thursday, South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong-sook stated she expects minimal alterations in ties with the United States following the Republican Party's substantial loss in the recent midterm elections, noting that the Democratic Party in the U.S. also views the Korea-U.S. alliance as significant. Prime Minister Han commented on this during a parliamentary budget committee meeting, responding to a lawmaker's inquiry about her assessment of the election outcomes.
She highlighted the Democratic Party's victory as more substantial than anticipated. When questioned about South Korea's diplomatic approach towards Washington, Prime Minister Han mentioned that individual ministries are currently evaluating these matters, and various aspects require further examination.
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