In his most recent "Letter to President Trump" on Jan. 22, this paper's chief editorial writer urged President Donald Trump to prioritize mutual prosperity and regional security, fostering a more stable and peaceful relationship between the United States and South Korea. He emphasized Korea’s strong democratic resilience, expressing confidence that the nation would soon return to normalcy. Despite the recent political turmoil, he argued that South Korea’s highly educated, politically aware citizens would not allow their country to descend into chaos.

The letter gains significance in light of Trump’s recent economic policies, particularly his imposition of steep tariffs: 25 percent threatened on imports from Mexico and Canada and 10 percent on goods from China. These measures, driven by his characteristically unpredictable approach to trade, threaten to disrupt not only the American........

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