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Redefining Balance in a Polarized Region: South Korea’s Pragmatic Turn Under Lee Jae-myung
Published 07/24/2025
Prospects & Perspectives (The Prospect Foundation), 40, 1, https://www.pf.org.tw/en/pfen/33 - 11452.html
President Lee inherits a polarized diplomatic landscape. His predecessors pursued divergent paths: Moon Jae-in (2017-2022) sought a balancing act between the U.S. and China while facing setbacks in Seoul–Tokyo relations, whereas Yoon Suk-yeol (2022-2025) aligned closely with the U.S. and Japan. In contrast, Lee has signaled a shift toward pragmatic diplomacy, prioritizing national interest over ideological alignment.