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South Korea Is an Ally, Not a Dependent
Seoul can and should contribute more to its own national defense.

By Michael R. Pompeo and Mark T. Esper
Jan. 16, 2020 7:13 pm ET
https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/south-korea-is-an-ally-not-a-dependent-11579219989

American presidents have long asked allies to pay more for their own defense―often with lackluster results.
But both the U.S. and South Korea now face strategic challenges so large and complex that neither country can afford to allow the status quo to continue.
That’s the context of America’s discussions with South Korea about a new special measures agreement.

The U.S.-South Korea alliance is the linchpin of peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia.
Shared values of democracy, the rule of law and open economies form the foundation...