The Yoon Suk-yeol administration's U.S. Policy Challenges 

Woo Jung-Yeop

(woo@sejong.org)

Research Fellow, 

the Sejong Institute

English Abstract

The policy direction discussed by President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol during election season indicates that the Republic of Korea seeks to increase its cooperation with the United States more than it had over the past five years. It is indisputable that in a security environment where economic and security matters continue to merge, strengthening the ROK-U.S. alliance is a desirable step in the interest of our nation. Given that the ROK has benefited from the global and regional order established by the United States over the past 70 years, it is in our interest to maintain this order. Nevertheless, the new administration must resolve any issues that may arise due to the costs and resistance incurred in the implementation of detailed policies through careful policy coordination with the United States.