SEOUL -- Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election is rekindling concerns in South Korea that his next administration could look to reduce, or even withdraw, the American presence on the Korean Peninsula, thereby leaving the South vulnerable to attack by nuclear-armed North Korea.
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Trump victory likely to worsen South Korea defense jitters, analysts say
Next U.S. leader has pushed to cut support for allies with growing security needs
The looming return to power of Donald Trump, right, is causing jitters in South Korea over how he will approach defense and security relations with the country and President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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