With the inauguration of the new Biden administration approaching, America’s East Asian allies are beginning to turn their attention to Japan–South Korea relations. The new administration has announced its intention to bolster relations with allies and although we don’t yet know if it will be using the term Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), we can expect it to emphasize security in the Indo-Pacific with China in mind. Given that, South Korea’s attitude is a matter of concern. South Korea is not only distancing itself from FOIP but is also displaying relative indifference to any vision of regional security outside the Korean peninsula.
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