Commentary: Will South Korea be America’s ‘dagger in the heart of Asia’?
Remarks from a US general about South Korea’s military role in East Asia have put Seoul in a tight spot, says Robert Kelly of Pusan National University. US Army soldiers take part in the annual Freedom Shield joint military training near the demilitarised zone separating South and North Korea, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Mar 14, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon New: You can now listen to articles.
- ▪Remarks from a US general about South Korea’s military role in East Asia have put Seoul in a tight spot, says Robert Kelly of Pusan National University.
- ▪US Army soldiers take part in the annual Freedom Shield joint military training near the demilitarised zone separating South and North Korea, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Mar 14, 2026.
- ▪REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon New: You can now listen to articles.
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