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South Korea-US alliance strained by trust issues and intelligence leaks

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The long-standing alliance between South Korea and the US is experiencing significant strain due to various disputes, including investment deals and intelligence sharing issues. This friction is impacting Seoul's capacity to address North Korea's escalating missile tests. A South Korean envoy expressed frustration over communication limitations with the White House, particularly concerning intelligence sharing, which has been further complicated by past reports of alleged leaks. AI

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South Korea-US alliance strained by trust issues and intelligence leaks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    South Korea-US alliance losing ‘trust’ amid widening cracks in ties

    South Korea’s long-standing alliance with America is being tested by feuds spanning from investment deals to intelligence leaks, compromising Seoul’s ability to respond to North Korea. In a rare admission, Seoul’s top envoy to the US on Monday acknowledged an “issue” with Washing…

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