[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Livia

When I said "we", I was referring to the UK. Our politicians - from Cameron down to constituency MPs - have spent a lot of time in China this year. I think some of that time would have been better spent fostering relations with South Korea.

I think the UK has a default close relationship with SK based on the UK's relationship with the US. I don't think UK politicians feel they need to work on that relationship because it's granted by your relationship with the US. Obviously they are gonna spend more time on relationships that they are on shaky ground with, the countries that are outside of the US sphere. I think the UK and South Korea are already on very good terms, and I don't think either side is in doubt about that. both are under the heavy umbrella of the US.

because the UK does so much business with the US, and South Korea does so much business with the US, both economies are on the same page, and the same multinational companies that do business in the US and South Korea also do business with the UK, it's all free flowing, and free.

I think UK politicians are wise to spend their time on China and other countries which are more questionable. It would be silly to waste time woo'ing countries that don't need to be woo'ed.