President Yoon Seok-yeol warned against military transactions between North Korea and Russia and stressed the need for reforming the UN Security Council in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Former President Donald Trump leads in the Republican primary, with an approval rating of 59%, and may place greater burden on South Korea in standing up to North Korea. There are concerns that his policy of "America First" may grow again. Trump's return to power could have repercussions on South Korea's defense cost sharing and pressure to withdraw US troops from Korea. Diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan will become crucial in persuading the United States. Trump may pursue direct dealings with North Korea's Kim Jong-un again, but there was no specific mention of denuclearization in the NBC interview. Korea must take a meticulous approach to protect its national interests regardless of the election outcome.
1. President Yoon Seok-yeol issued a warning about North Korea's nuclear weapons and missiles at the UN General Assembly.
2. President Yoon also mentioned the need for Security Council reform, and Japan is advocating for expansion of its membership.
3. Former President Trump is leading in the Republican primary with 59% approval rating according to a poll by Emerson University.
4. Conservative circles in the US are saying South Korea may have to shoulder a greater burden to stand up to North Korea if the Republican Party wins the presidential election next year.
5. Trump's team has raised nearly 10 million won in donations through his mug shot.
6. Trump is competing tightly against President Biden in a virtual match.
7. The term "Tump-oof" is being used in Washington politics to refer to institutional defense against Trump.
8. Russia may expect Trump to return to power in relation to the war in Ukraine and China to put pressure on it.
9. During Trump's previous term, South Korea suffered due to increased defense cost sharing and pressure to withdraw US troops from Korea.
10. There is a possibility that Trump will again pursue direct dealings with North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un.
11. It is difficult to predict the outcome of the US presidential election, and Korea must be prepared to protect its national interests.