How far can—and should—the U.S.–ROK alliance go in 2026? Join The Impossible State podcast for a discussion on the U.S.–ROK alliance. Moderated by Sydney Seiler, the episode features Dr. Chansong Lee, Research Fellow at the Center for Diplomatic Strategy, Sejong Institute, and Dr. Bee Yun Jo, Research Fellow at the Center for Security Strategy, Sejong Institute.
In this episode, they discuss the overall outlook of the U.S.–South Korea alliance leading up to 2026, including extended deterrence, the Nuclear Consultative Group, the OPCON transfer, shipbuilding, and other strategic issues.
This event is made possible by the generous support of CSIS.
