The Kim Effect: What Trump's Praise for North Korea Means for East Asia The sudden reduction in joint military drills between the US and South Korea, coupled with President Donald Trump's effusive praise for his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has sent shockwaves through East Asian politics.
Regional allies are bracing for a potential shift in security dynamics that could have far reaching implications.
Japan and Australia have emphasized the importance of US South Korea Japan security cooperation, citing it as critical to maintaining regional peace amidst North Korea's nuclear threats.