Two months before the U.S. presidential election, a poll shows Trump with a ‘7% lead’
Stable diplomacy possible through close cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea,
Kamala Harris, U.S. Vice President, and Donald Trump, Former U.S. President. ⓒ AFP=News1 ⓒ News1 Reporter Jaeha Park,
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, “(Seoul=News1) Reporter Jo Jung-youn = Two months before the U.S. presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining momentum. It is expected that stability will increase in the establishment of diplomatic policies between the U.S. and South Korea if Vice President Harris, who has rapidly begun to assert a ‘momentum,’ is elected.”,
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, “Vice President Harris has been advancing in recent polls. According to a poll conducted by Fair Dickinson University and announced on the 25th local time, Harris garnered a 50% approval rating, 7 percentage points higher than former President Donald Trump (43%). Some analysts attribute this to the success of the show of strength at the Democratic National Convention.”,
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, ‘According to data submitted to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) by both camps, as of the end of last month, Harris’ camp had raised $377 million (about 500 billion won), surpassing Trump’s camp which raised $327 million (about 437 billion won) in official campaign funds.’,
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, ‘Furthermore, The Washington Post and others reported that Harris’ camp had raised $540 million (about 717.7 billion won) in campaign funds since declaring her candidacy for president last month. An additional $82 million (about 109 billion won) was raised during the four-day National Convention period.’,
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, ‘Additionally, there were reports that 238 prominent figures within the U.S. Republican Party have declared their support for Harris. It is said that former President George W. Bush, former U.S. Senator and Republican presidential candidate John McCain, and aides who worked with Senator Mitt Romney were among those leading the support.’,
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, ‘From the government’s perspective, this trend is seen as a reduction in the variables of the U.S.-South Korea alliance and American diplomacy. Concerns have been consistently raised about potential renewed tensions between South Korea and the U.S. and increased uncertainties in U.S. diplomacy if former President Trump returns to the White House, leading to scenarios such as the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Korea and pressure for increased defense cost sharing.’,
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, ‘With the presidential election still more than two months away, it is difficult to confirm the situation, but experts are gathering more views that Vice President Harris has more advantages in the diplomacy of the Yun administration if she is elected.’,
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, ‘Professor Park Wongoon of Ewha Womans University’s North Korean Studies Department stated, “If Vice President Harris is elected, the continuity of President Biden’s policy direction will likely be significant,” adding, “Even after observing the remarks at the national convention and the new Democratic Party’s policies, there doesn’t seem to be much differentiation in terms of foreign policy.”‘,
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, ‘Professor Hong Seok-hoon of Changwon National University’s Department of International Relations said, “Compared to Trump, who raises uncertainties, Harris is predictable, which is advantageous for us,” adding, “From the perspective of the ‘Quad’ forces dealing with North Korea, China, and Russia centered around the U.S., there are advantages. It is also advantageous for us that the principle of ‘comprehensive denuclearization’ continues in nuclear issues.”‘,
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, “Experts expect the first debate between Harris and Trump, scheduled for October 10th, to be a turning point. As President Biden resigned due to the ‘aging risk’ sparked by his debate with former President Trump, there is a high possibility that the voters will solidify their minds as they watch the first debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump.\n”