Dong Ryul Lee, Chair of EAI’s China Research Center and Professor at Dongduk Women’s University, explores the changing dynamics between North Korea and China, particularly in the context of the second Trump administration’s influence on their bilateral relationship. Lee argues that both nations must carefully balance their strategic interests while managing external pressures from the U.S. and other global actors, including the ongoing war in Ukraine. In this complex environment, Lee advises South Korea to strengthen its diplomatic flexibility to effectively navigate potential shifts in regional power dynamics, especially with the upcoming APEC Leaders’ Meeting on the horizon.
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