Ex-national security adviser Flynn says U.S.-Korea alliance increasingly economy-based

The alignment between the U.S. and South Korea has historically centered on military readiness, begun as a security shield to prevent a second invasion on the Korean peninsula.

Ex-national security adviser Flynn says U.S.-Korea alliance increasingly economy-based

TL;DR

  • The U.S. and South Korea alliance historically focused on military readiness.
  • The alliance began as a security measure to prevent a second invasion of the Korean peninsula.
  • There is an indication that the alliance's focus is shifting.