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South Korea, the 'shrimp' swept up in fight of American and Chinese 'whales'

Anger against China is playing out in the campaign to succeed President Moon Jae-in next year. It could see Seoul shift towards Washington again should the conservatives win.

Chang May Choon
South Korea Correspondent
Growing anti-China sentiment in South Korea could see Seoul take a more pro-US stance after the country goes to the polls next year, says the writer. PHOTO: REUTERS
Updated
Aug 30, 2021, 11:03 PM
Published
Aug 30, 2021, 05:00 AM
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