The ROK-U.S. alliance is an Indo-Pacific alliance. The first sentence of the ROK
Strategy for a Free, Peaceful, and Prosperous Indo-Pacific Region states “The
Republic of Korea is an Indo-Pacific Nation.” The U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
begins by stating, “The United States is an Indo-Pacific power.” In their first
summit meeting, President Yoon and President Biden agreed to develop ROK-U.S. into a global comprehensive strategic alliance. Moreover, the two leaders
emphasized that preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is a significant
component of security and prosperity for the Indo-Pacific region. If China attacks
Taiwan, the United States would probably send forces to protect Taiwan. This
research discusses ROK’s possible policy options and the issues that should be
considered under the circumstances. Put simply, ROK’s policy options will be
limited due to its security situation on the Korean Peninsula. In this regard, it would
be critical for the allies to discuss and prepare for the contingencies that may appear
in the Taiwan Strait
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