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2024 U.S. Presidential Election Implications

As the United States approaches another presidential election, the implications for South Korea and the broader geopolitical landscape in East Asia are significant. How might a President Kamala Harris or second Trump administration approach the alliance, North Korea, and other matters?

American Voter Perspectives on the U.S. Election and Its Implications for East Asia and the U.S.-ROK Alliance

▶ US Public Opinion on US-ROK Alliance: The KEI/YouGov poll shows bipartisan support for the US-ROK alliance, with a majority agreeing that US-South Korea cooperation benefits national security and trade, although Harris supporters emphasize trade more than Trump supporters. ▶ Differences in Foreign Policy Priorities: Trump supporters prioritize countering China, while Harris supporters focus more on trade and...

By J. James Kim [Interim Director, Korea Economic Institute of America]
October 18, 2024