
South Korea is populous and prosperous, ahead of the North on almost every measure of national power, other than possession of nuclear weapons. Yet despite enjoying 50-plus times the economic strength and twice the population of its northern antagonist, the Republic of Korea remains dependent on the United States for its security. However, Washington’s policy of protecting everyone from everyone, treating the Pentagon like an international welfare agency, may be ending. President Donald Trump has said the ROK should pay America $10 billion annually for its defense, horrifying the South...