The foreign policy rhetoric of the US and South Korea presidents (2017–2024)

... of strategic discourse, from peninsula-specific concerns to broader geopolitical rivalries. Third, the domestic political context played a key role in shaping external rhetoric. Trump's rhetoric mirrored his populist, anti-establishment agenda, while Biden’s narrative resonated with liberal democratic restoration. In South Korea, Moon’s rhetorical emphasis on peace reflected a progressive political agenda, while Yoon’s discourse aligned with conservative calls for stronger national defense and global status. Finally, rhetoric has proven to be not merely reflective ...