[Faculty Highlight] Professor Jungmin Hong’s Insights on Global Affairs Published in JoongAng Ilbo
AuthorFaculty of Sciences and HumanitiesREG_DATE2025.05.04Hits19
Prof. Jungmin Hong (SUNY Korea) highlighted the importance of reminding the Trump administration that Korea and Japan are indispensable allies in the U.S.–China power competition. He noted that the two countries’ shipbuilding industries are vital to strengthening and maintaining U.S. naval power, and thus can be used effectively as leverage in relations with the U.S. government. Looking ahead, he predicted that a second Trump administration, like the first, would likely begin with a hardline approach but later soften. In this context, he stressed that Korea and Japan should respond with strategic patience, sustained dialogue, and negotiation.