World NewsUS and China Compete to Intensify Ties With New South Korean LeadershipSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintPedestrians walk past banners calling for strengthening of the South Korea-US alliance near the U.S. embassy in Seoul on May 20, 2022, ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to South Korea. Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty ImagesJessica Mao5/20/2022|Updated: 5/20/2022News AnalysisThe United States and China are seeking to strengthen their ties with South Korea’s new conservative government.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.