Author: Reuben F. Johnson

The Republic of Korea (ROK) security interests are being increasingly impacted by the war in Ukraine. The most important consequence of the conflict is the empowerment and emboldening of a nation that has been a perennial national security dilemma for both Seoul and Washington: the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The ROK suffers what could be called the collateral damage that the Ukraine war and the Russia-DPRK alliance it has produced. To address these issues the ROK is likely to invest in more minilateral groupings in the Indo-Pacific region as opposed to the previous practice of bilateral arrangements. These minilateral cooperative formations are likely to include the US – along with allies that share similar values – these being liberal democracy and a free-market economic system.

Supported by the Korea Foundation

Co-financed by the National Institute of Freedom – Center for Civil Society Development as part of the Government Programme for Civil Society Organisations Development for 2018-2030 CSODev
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