Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
South Korea-U.S. relations - statistics & facts
The United States is South Korea鈥檚 most important security partner, with nearly 30,000 U.S. troops stationed in the country and providing deterrence against a nuclear-armed North Korea. As the second-largest export destination, the United States is also one of South Korea鈥檚 most important trading partners. However, President Trump鈥檚 recent announcement of imposing a 25 percent tariff on South Korean imports and potential considerations on the reduction of U.S. troops have changed the dynamic of the alliance. This leaves South Korea鈥檚 newly elected government with the task of reviving the struggling domestic economy while also maintaining strong ties with its ally.
