Congressman-elect Koh expresses concerns over S. Korea-US alliance under Trump administration

WASHINGTON — Korean American Congressman-elect Dan Koh voiced apprehension on Wednesday regarding the status of the South Korea-U.S. alliance during the Trump administration, vowing to aid in revitalizing bilateral relations while casting doubt on the feasibility of fruitful dialogue between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Koh, a Democrat who secured a House seat representing Massachusetts in the recent midterm elections, made these statements at a press conference organized by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Washington. "I'm deeply concerned about the relationship," Koh stated, emphasizing that the alliance should maintain its strength irrespective of the party in control of the White House.

Previously, Koh occupied roles as a White House official under former President Joe Biden and as chief of staff for former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. He criticized Trump's handling of Korean immigrants and workers in the U.S., citing a recent incident involving South Koreans in Georgia and the administration's tariff policies aimed at U.S. allies. "I will be doing"