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So, carrying out his foreign policies might depend on whether the bureaucrats will implement them with the same fervor so far, especially if the opposition-controlled Natl Assembly cuts budgets or if bureaucrats feel the domestic political environment is unstable until 2027..5/

Yoon might even pursue bolder foreign policies. But a potential challenge in implementing them could be the country's, including his own party's, focus on the 2027 presidential election now..4/

Yoon's foreign policies won't be affected much--they generally don't require Natl Assembly approval. He'll likely accelerate foreign policies i.e. N.Korea, strengthening U.S. alliance, improving Japan relations & contributing to global issues because of his conviction & style..3/

This election was significant because the majority party will directly impact Yoon’s domestic policies & his approval ratings of them will impact the outcome of the next presidential election, which determines foreign policy-i.e. how 🇰🇷 deals with 🇺🇸🇰🇵🇯🇵🇨🇳 & global issues..6/

So, carrying out his foreign policies might depend on whether the bureaucrats will implement them with the same fervor so far, especially if the opposition-controlled Natl Assembly cuts budgets or if bureaucrats feel the domestic political environment is unstable until 2027..5/

Thank you so much for your service, leadership & friendship LtGen Burleson Bill Burleson! You were integral to the 🇺🇸🇰🇷 alliance & 🇰🇷security as Eighth Army Commander. So glad I got to see you & Cindy on your last day. Wonderful seeing CBRN ninja W (soon 1-🌟!!) again!

NATO is 75, but it’s not your grandparents’ NATO. For decades, the Alliance has worked hard to adapt to new security challenges and has evolved. Just in the last few years we’ve reinforced our eastern flank, ramped up investments in our defense industry, and welcomed two…

With our allies from Australia, Japan, and the Philippines, we’re demonstrating that every country is free to conduct lawful air and maritime operations.

That’s why we’re operating together more closely than ever across the Indo-Pacific region.

Having returned from a whirlwind tour of 9 intense days of meetings in Beijing, reflecting on my discussion with Xi Jinping:

When you wake up to 'hazardous' air pollution in Korea because of yellow dust and pollution coming from China, and end the day with warnings to refrain from going outdoors 😷. We still wear masks because of the pollution.

'It is really impressive and all encompassing what all three countries are doing,' Dr. Duyeon Kim says in a panel discussion on U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral relations with Sheila A. Smith and Lisa Curtis. Watch it now: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

We are LIVE with an event marking the release of Forging a New Era of U.S.-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Cooperation. This conversation features report authors Lisa Curtis, Hannah Kelley, and Evan Wright, and guests Dr. Duyeon Kim and Sheila A. Smith. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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Ahead of Prime Minister Kishida’s Official Visit on April 10, Secretary Austin met with National Security Advisor Akiba today to discuss historic momentum in the Alliance between the United States and Japan. 🇺🇸🇯🇵🌏
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