Comparative Connections v.11 n.3 - U.S.-Korea Relations

  • Bill's Excellent Adventure
    Oct 15, 2009

    The quarter saw a good deal of U.S.-Korea activity largely the result of several trips by high-level U.S. officials to the region. While extended deterrence was a major topic of conversation between the allies, Washington and Seoul also coordinated policy on North Korea with some indication that groundwork for reengagement in nuclear negotiations may be in the offing. Former President Bill Clinton’s surprise visit to the North was successful in achieving the return of the detained U.S. journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee.