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Everyday Korea is your daily window into Korean society, delivering the latest news, business trends, and IT startup updates from South Korea.

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Jonathan Cole

International Relations Correspondent

Jonathan Cole is an editorial persona used by Everyday Korea to organize and publish coverage related to international relations and foreign policy. Articles published under this profile are produced through Everyday Korea's editorial workflow, including research, source verification, editorial review, and AI-assisted content production. This profile represents a subject-matter editorial identity rather than an individual reporter.

Author: Jonathan Cole

World

Seoul’s Radical Korea Foreign Policy Shift Rocks Global Diplomatic Stage

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung made a bombshell declaration in Belgium, announcing a radical new Korea Foreign Policy doctrine. This dramatic shift signals an end to "subservient diplomacy" and a move towards strategic autonomy, away from traditional alliance frameworks. The decision is poised to reshape global geopolitics, impacting Seoul’s ties with the U.S., China, and Japan.

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