position as the leader in critical

Instead of yielding to Trump’s demands for short-term gains and looking at securing an odd deal, South Korea should leverage its position as the leader in critical sectors such as shipbuilding, battery technology, semiconductor, and a reliable defence exporter, offering Trump a deal to build the US’s industrial capacity in these sectors. This will not only consolidate Korea’s position as a dependable ally, dismantling the Trump administration’s rhetoric of a ‘free-rider ally’, but also showcase the strategic benefit of having a strong defence partnership with Korea in the Indo-Pacific. While this approach may require extra effort and time, it will be a win-win deal that will sustain itself in the long run. หนังใหม่2025