Summit opens new chapter in alliance Posted : 2021-06-10 17:15 By Park Jin The summit between Presidents Moon Jae-in and Joe Biden has reinvigorated and globalized the ROK-U.S. alliance on the security, economy, technology and health fronts, while both sides also agreed to pursue the inter-Korean "peace process" envisioned by Seoul. It's a surprising outcome that could transform the uneasy alliance into a global partnership. It is noteworthy that the two leaders mentioned peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, for the first time in the history of the ROK-U.S. summit, despite China's concerns. The Washington summit also touched upon freedom of navigation and flight in the South China Sea, an issue that Seoul has been cautious to speak about, in order not to discomfort Beijing. The two presidents thus stood on the same side regarding sensitive regional security issues, in response to any coercive actions from China.