South Korea’s Lee suffering ‘sleepless nights’ as US pressure grows
- Posted on September 18, 2026
- By Financial Times
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In brief
South Korea's President faces mounting diplomatic tension as the United States escalates pressure on Seoul to increase its financial commitment to regional security initiatives. The Korean leader maintains a firm stance, committing only $350 billion towards projects that demonstrate clear commercial viability and economic returns. This stance reflects Seoul's balancing act between strengthening alliance commitments and protecting domestic economic interests amid growing geopolitical uncertainties in East Asia.
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South Korea’s Lee suffering ‘sleepless nights’ as US pressure grows
President insists Seoul will only put $350bn investment towards ‘commercially viable’ projects
