China looms large as South Korea presidential hopefuls meet US diplomat


Source: singaporenewslive.com singaporenewslive.com

Key Topics in this News Article:

News Snapshot:

SEOUL: A senior US diplomat will meet newly selected presidential candidates in South Korea this week, ahead of next year’s election that will shape the future of relations between the two allies. US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink was due to arrive in Seoul on Wednesday (Nov 10), with plans to hold separate talks with ruling Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung, and Yoon Suk-yeol of the main opposition People Power Party. While domestic issues such as housing prices are expected to dominate the Mar 9 election, analysts say the result will also shape...