Foreign Policy in the Presidential Campaign in South Korea
Foreign Policy in the Presidential Campaign in South Korea

Author(s): Oskar Pietrewicz
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Electoral systems
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: South Korea; presidential campaign; foreign policy; USA; China;
Summary/Abstract: The presidential election in South Korea will be held on 9 March. The main candidates are representatives of the largest political parties: Lee Jae-myung of the ruling liberal Democratic Party and Yoon Suk-yeol of the opposition conservative People Power Party. A Lee victory would largely mean the continuation of the current government’s foreign policy - striving for dialogue with North Korea, maintaining a strong alliance with the U.S., and stable relations with China. If Yoon wins, it would increase the likelihood of stronger support of South Korea for the U.S. in its rivalry with China and increased tensions in relations with North Korea. Both candidates condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, but draw different conclusions from the war.

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