On-point: How can S. Korea make sure it's not left out of Trump diplomacy?

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to expand his presence by sitting down with world leaders.

How can South Korea make sure that it doesn't get left out of Trump's diplomacy?

We're joined by Professor Andrew Millard.

Good morning.

1. After holding his first summit talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump is now set to meet the Japanese Prime Minister this week.

Why do you think Trump picked Japan to hold his second summit with?

What significance does their summit carry?

2. South Korea has been going through a rough time ever since the martial law order was issued last December, which means diplomacy is not at the forefront, especially with the country's leadership at risk.

Should South Korea be worried that no Seoul-Washington summit is in sight?

3. The historic Camp David trilateral summit between South Korea, the U.S., and Japan took place back in summer 2023.

Can something similar to this happen again during the Trump administration?

Or is it pie in the sky?

4. How can we approach the Trump administration so that we're not left out of Trump diplomacy?

And on the global diplomatic front?

What should we do?

5. The formal appointment of Kim Dae-ki, the ambassador-designate to China and President Yoon's former chief of staff, has been delayed because of Yoon's impeachment trial.

Isn't this a big concern that the post is vacant, especially when we see another trade war growing between the U.S. and China?

Thanks so much for joining us this morning.

We appreciate it.