North Korea has warned of a “resolute counteraction posture” against ongoing U.S.-South Korea military drills, despite Seoul’s partial schedule changes.
South Korean and U.S. officials discussed potential changes to U.S. troop roles in Korea, alliance modernization, and coordinated approaches to Taiwan and North Korea.
Former U.S. official Stephen Biegun warns in a detailed interview that South Korea’s neutrality between the U.S. and China could strain the U.S.-South Korea alliance and force a strategic realignment.
A U.S. military expert has called for expanding U.S. Forces Korea's mission to include Taiwan-related scenarios, highlighting South Korea's role in deterring both Chinese and North Korean threats.
