The Republic of Korea and 2024 NATO Presidential Summit in Washington DC

Dr. Youngjun Kim, Professor of International Politics at Korea National Defense University’s National Security College, explains that the "Yoon administration has branded South Korea a Global Pivot State. Given the foreign policy implication underlying the new slogan, NATO is a crucial partner beyond traditional ROK allies like the United States and Japan." The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.