> South Korea is dependent on the US for military protection

America is dependent on Japanese and South Korean shipyards in the event of a war of attrition in the Pacific.

And between NATO and Qatar, I think it’s fair to say that U.S. security guarantees aren’t currently worth much.

I wouldn’t be surprised if China decides to step into that role.

As the influence of America wanes, it’s a perfect opportunity for China.

And as we saw in the Pakistan - India conflict, their weapons work.

China is allied to North Korea, which South Korea is at war with.

1. It’s a lot more complicated than this.

2. That situation has never stopped weird alliances before.