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Majority Support U.S.-South Korea Alliance Amid North Korea Tensions

10/5/2025

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63% of Americans say the United States–South Korea alliance enhances national security, with 60% backing troop levels.
North Korea remains broadly unpopular, with 12% favorable and 87% prioritizing denuclearization.
The Trump administration's Korea policy approval sits at a record low, 33%, amid uncertainty.
Trade with South Korea is viewed as beneficial by 68%, and 10% support raising tariffs.

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Story summary

63% of Americans say the United States–South Korea alliance enhances national security, with 60% backing troop levels.
North Korea remains broadly unpopular, with 12% favorable and 87% prioritizing denuclearization.
The Trump administration's Korea policy approval sits at a record low, 33%, amid uncertainty.
Trade with South Korea is viewed as beneficial by 68%, and 10% support raising tariffs.