South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol to unveil own Indo-Pacific strategy following summit with US President Joe Biden
- Decision comes after South Korea said it will participate in the US’ Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, which is aimed at countering China’s regional influence
- Strategy is expected to include plans such as how to coexist ― or collaborate ― with the Quad nations consisting of Australia, India, Japan and the US
Korea will map out its own diplomatic and security strategy for the Indo-Pacific region.
According to the office of President Yoon Suk-yeol Saturday, it will formulate and announce the new policy in the coming months.
The strategy is expected to include plans such as how to coexist ― or collaborate ― with the Quad, a strategic security dialogue consisting of Australia, India, Japan and the United States.
The decision comes after Yoon said that South Korea will participate in the US’ Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), a strategy through which the US aims to counter China’s influence in the region, after his summit with US President Joe Biden.
In a joint statement, US President Joe Biden also supported Yoon’s “initiative to create the ROK’s own Indo-Pacific strategy framework,” saying the two leaders recognise the importance of the region and commit to cooperating closely through the IPEF.
