{
  "id": 15839346,
  "title": "Korea-US alliance on the brink: Readiness should come first",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/korea-us-alliance-on-the-brink-readiness-should-come-first-15839346",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T03:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20261021/korea-us-alliance-on-the-brink-readiness-should-come-first"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "My recent visit to Washington, D.C., underscored the resilience of the Korea-U.S. alliance, as well as the hurdles it encounters. In attendance were senior U.S. military officials who previously served in Korea, including General Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, United Nations Command, and Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command. They expressed concerns about increasing disparities between Seoul and Washington, but these were not indicative of waning dedication. Rather, it was their resolve to safeguard an alliance they have dedicated much of their careers to defending. Throughout my tenure, I have built strong connections with numerous current and former U.S. military leaders. These relationships have convinced me that the alliance is not solely based on treaties and military cooperation, but also on mutual trust, shared principles, and commitments. Friendship alone cannot bridge the divides. Both nations must acknowledge this.",
  "summary": "My recent visit to Washington, D.C., where I attended the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) Conference and the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), reaffirmed both the enduring strength of the Korea-U.S. alliance and the challenges it faces. During these meetings, I spoke with senior U.S. military officials who have served in Korea. Gen. Xavier Brunson, the…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korea-US alliance on the brink: Readiness should come first",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/korea-us-alliance-on-the-brink-readiness-should-come-first",
        "published": "2026-10-21T02:27:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}