The first year of the Trump administration in the United States and the first several months of the Lee administration in South Korea have brought significant changes to both domestic politics and foreign policy. As Americans adjust to this political transition, domestic and international issues remain at the forefront of public attention. 

With US foreign policy more significant than ever due to ongoing geopolitical challenges in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, KEI, in partnership with YouGov, examined where American attitudes stand with regard to US-Korea relations. What are American opinions on the alliance’s role on the Korean Peninsula and beyond? How do Americans view US-Korea relations today? How do Americans differ in these outlooks?

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