OnPolitics: Biden strengthen ties with South Korea as China grows

The visit marks the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Wed Apr 26 2023 Hey there OnPolitics readers! It's been a busy week for President Joe Biden as he hosts the second state visit in his presidency, the day after officially launching his reelection bid.  Biden welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee this morning. This is visit is the first state visit with South Korea since 2011 and marks the 70th anniversary of the two nations' alliance. What we know: Biden announced that he will be increasing demonstrations of military might in the Indo-Pacific in hopes of deterring an attack by North Korea while Yoon reaffirmed South Korea's commitment to not develop its own nuclear weapons, White House reporters Maureen Groppe and Joey Garrison write. Why it matters: The U.S. has been working to strengthen its relationships in Asia to counterbalance China's growing economic and military might . And last May, Biden said "revitalizing" the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea was one of his "key foreign policy priorities." 🍦 And a(n ice cream) scoop: Biden and Yoon will also attend a state dinner, a diplomatic honor saved for the U.S.'s closest allies.  Biden's favorite sweet treat –  ice cream – will be served at tonight's dinner, but with a twist. In honor of Yoon, the caramel sauce drizzled over the bananas and lemon bar ice cream for the deconstructed "banana split" will be flavored with doenjang, the Korean fermented soybean paste. 🔖 Keep reading: Biden, South Korea to increase signs of military power as show of force against North Korea 📨 Get newsletter in your inbox: Don't miss our politics coverage. Sign up for OnPolitics. Why Biden can't easily repeat 2020 formula to win in 2024 There was a familiar hubub to Joe Biden's announcement for reelection. And that's because in so many ways there's a repeat of the 2020 strategy. READ MORE Advertisement A grandma lost her home over taxes. Why did the government profit? The Supreme Court appeared to side Wednesday with a 94-year-old grandmother who received no payout when the county sold her home for back taxes. READ MORE Hutchinson plays up heartland roots in formal 2024 presidential launch Former Republican Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally launched his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday in his hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas. READ MORE 'I'm here because Donald Trump raped me:' E. Jean Carroll testifies "I'm here because Donald Trump raped me," Carroll said during the first day of testimony in her defamation lawsuit against ex-president Donald Trump. READ MORE Senators call for Supreme Court conduct of code after Thomas saga After several high-profile controversies involving Justice Clarence Thomas, two senators are calling for a Supreme Court code of conduct. READ MORE 'Playing with American lives': GOP blasts Biden before debt limit vote Biden says the GOP debt limit bill will cut spending for Medicaid, food assistance, education, child care, veterans' health care and opioid treatment. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback