1 of 1
Story summary
- The Pentagon's National Defence Strategy shifts deterrence of North Korea to South Korea, with limited U.S. support.
- The move aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's view that allies should bear more defense costs.
- Analysts, including Oh Gyeong-seob, warn the plan could empower North Korea by using Seoul as leverage against U.S. actions.
- If Seoul becomes the defence line, it would be the primary target for North Korean retaliation, sustaining deterrence.
