Lee Jae-myung, the potential next leader of South Korea, is poised to adopt a more diplomatic approach towards North Korea, supporting President Trump's initiatives for dialogue and considering a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for significant breakthroughs. He aims to moderate South Korea's hardline stance, particularly towards China, recognizing its importance as a trading partner. In an interview, Lee emphasized the balance needed in South Korea's foreign policy, advocating for strong relations with both the U.S. and Japan while adapting to geopolitical changes in the Asia-Pacific region amidst ongoing uncertainties.
It's an issue of managing a balance. The problem is that South Korea is on the front lines of a challenging geopolitical landscape in the Asia-Pacific region.
However, he stressed that it remained important for Seoul to strengthen its security alliance with the United States and cooperate with both Washington and Tokyo.
The United States does not consistently pursue a solely antagonistic or solely cooperative stance toward China, and Seoul must also adapt its approach to Beijing.
Lee has recently moderated his policy positions and is clearly positioning himself to deal with an unpredictable Trump, saying he will find ways to work with the Americans.
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