Editorial comment
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US President Joe Biden is giving a speech to employees only at the Washington DC State Department, his first visiting ministry after taking office on the 4th (local time). Washington=UPI Yonhap News
Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, was put to the test 10 days after taking office. It looks like he was beaten hard in the back of the head in a coup by the Myanmar military on the 1st. Biden made known his era to the international community with the slogan’The United States is back again’. However, before the ink of the inauguration speech was dried up, the embarrassment of the military affairs departing from Myanmar was strong. This is because China is competing for global supremacy behind Myanmar.
Biden started his White House office with “Anything But Trump” (ABT), but declared that he would succeed only the public hardline. However, in all aspects of economy, security, and climate change agreements, China is an obstacle and a partner to cooperate with. It is a situation in which the ankle is caught in a nervous war between China and Myanmar unexpectedly. The cards that the US can use are also very limited. Economic sanctions increase Myanmar’s dependence on the public, rather the sea that China wants. On the other hand, if you compromise properly with the coup forces, the US’s global leadership will likely lose trust.
Initially, the Biden government was predominantly predicted that it would be difficult to speak out, as the supporters of Trump disagree with the presidential election and the economic downturn caused by the corona 19 pandemic. However, Biden assumed the role of a strong eldest brother to allies, claiming to be a bastion of democracy and human rights. Now, through Myanmar, you have to pay the debt and prove your skills.
The problem is the Korean Peninsula. Biden, who looks at Palsun, is actually an expert on foreign policy. Diplomacy starts with respect for others. He served twice as chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee in nearly 50 years of congressional activity. This is because the background of former President Obama’s nomination as Vice President also appreciated this career. In addition, Biden declared that he would pursue foreign policy while listening to the voices of his allies. In light of Trump’s experience of being hurt by the U.S. unilateral line, it is a welcome message for both parties.
President Moon Jae-in is talking with US President Joe Biden at the Blue House on the morning of the 4th. Provided by the Blue House, AP material photo
Even in Korea, where issues such as North Korea’s denuclearization and defense cost negotiations are plentiful, expectations for Biden are higher than ever. Some voices weighed the status of Korea over the order of normal calls between President Moon Jae-in and Biden. Contrary to expectations, Biden sent a dial tone to the Blue House only a week after talking to Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Luxury saboteurs are beating the cubic child, asking whether Korea has been left behind the US diplomatic priority. President Moon’s first phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping is controversial with a plausible reminder that he hurt the feelings of the United States. As a citizen of a sovereign country, it cannot but be embarrassing to hear.
Biden’s deception is unknown, but unlike the splendid rhetoric that’the ROK-US alliance is the key axis of prosperity in Northeast Asia’, the meticulous care for the alliance seems insufficient. The idea of the Biden administration’s full review of Trump’s North Korea policy is surprising and even dangerous. It was only four years ago that the shadow of war struck the Korean peninsula with flames and anger speeches, starting with the’nose bleeding strategy’ of limited attack on North Korea at the beginning of Trump’s term. However, at least the fear of the sea of fire in Seoul has disappeared due to a dramatic reversal, such as three summits between the two Koreas.
However, Biden’s Foreign Affairs and Security Team is passing time to devalue these achievements altogether and to create a new edition. The Biden government has offered to go with the alliance, but I am curious about what advice it sought from our government, the party involved. Currently, the focus is on sticks rather than carrots. It feels like Obama Season 3. I’ll wrap it with strategic patience, but when I open it, I’m thinking that I’ll choke my opponent until they give in. This is why the Korean Peninsula is unstable in the Biden era.
Choi Hyung-cheol Editor and Editorial Writer [email protected]
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