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hack89

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12. Because it is the smart thing for both of them to do.
Fri Jan 5, 2018, 12:02 PM
Jan 2018

and perhaps will reduce tensions. Doesn't mean that SK is considering abandoning their strategic alliance with the US.

Look at it this way - SK knows that while Trump is in office things will be chaotic so they will do what is necessary to prevent war until he is out of office and there is a sane US president. But there is no reason for them to fundamentally change the balance of power, especially if they view Trump as an anomaly.

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