S.Korea's President Moon faces dilemma over Beijing Olympics boycott

South Korea President Moon Jae-in. - AP

SEOUL (The Korea Herald/Asia News Network): The United States' decision to have its diplomats boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics is posing a dilemma for South Korea, as Washington could prod allies to follow suit, while Seoul hopes to use the games as an opportunity to restart dialogue with Pyongyang.

Amid the struggle between the two global superpowers, South Korea has taken an ambiguous diplomatic position, as it values both its security alliance with the US and its economic ties with China. But with Washington's recent announcement, South Korea is increasingly in a position where it may have to choose a side.