[On-point] What lies ahead for S. Korea, U.S. relations

South Korea is now tasked with navigating challenges regarding the alliance with the United States, on issues such as tariffs and sharing the burden of costs needed for U.S. troops.

For more on what lies ahead for relations between Seoul and Washington, we're joined by Dr. Bruce Bennett, Adjunct Defense Researcher at RAND Corporation.

Thanks for joining us this morning.

So as we just heard, White House official now warns Trump's tariff threat "will be real" on August 1st. How do you think the tariff negotiations between Seoul and Washington will unfold?

Seoul has been pushing for a summit between President Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump. When can we expect the meeting to take place?

Trump has been pushing for South Korea to pay more for the presence of American troops. How should the Korean government handle this issue?

A U.S. think tank reportedly recommended a reduction of U.S. forces in Korea. How do you think South Korea should handle this issue?

As yet, neither South Korea or the U.S. have appointed ambassadors to each other's countries. What does this mean for bilateral relations?

Alright Dr. Bennett thank you so much for your insight today. We appreciate it.