Newt’s World – Episode 551: The U.S. and South Korea Alliance

Newt talks with Kelley Vlahos from the Quincy Institute, about the longstanding relationship between the United States and South Korea.

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea visits the United States this week. July 27, 2023 will mark the 70^th anniversary of the mutual defense treaty between the United States and South Korea that bound together our security interests after the Korean War ended with a cease-fire.  Newt talks with Kelley Vlahos about the longstanding relationship between the United States and South Korea.  Newt’s guest is Kelley Vlahos, Senior Advisor at The Quincy Institute and Editorial Director of Responsible Statecraft.

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Guest: Kelley Vlahos

Articles:

Joint Statement from the Presidents of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea on the Identification of Medal of Honor Recipient from Korean War – White House

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Engagement with President Yoon on Space Cooperation – White House

Biden to Unveil New Efforts to Protect S. Korea from Nukes – Washington Post

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