Daniel Shin

One notable example of “paying it forward” under a U.S. president’s legacy is the Eisenhower Fellowships Program. This fellowship is named after Dwight D. Eisenhower to commemorate his lasting legacy as a war general in World War II and the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961.

I was privileged to participate in the closing events of the Eisenhower Fellowship Program, in which my spouse was recently nominated along with powerful mid-career women leaders from all walks of life. Their closing events are usually held at their foundation’s headquarters in Philadelphia, but this year, they organized several events in New York during the U.S. presidential election week.

To me, it was quite interesting to witness diverging reactions of people on the ground in the city of New York. It made me think hard about what could be lasting impacts of past presidents in the United States, encouraging future generations to uphold their values and continue the legacy of positive leadership for the nation and also for the world.

Certainly, it is a difficult time. Challenges are ahead of all of us. The stakes are high and the political and economic impacts of the decisions made by the U.S. president in the next four years will be huge.

Donald Trump’s reelection as U.S. president has significant implications for the U.S.-South Korea relationship as well. Trump’s return to office could lead to renewed pressure on South Korea to increase its defense spending. The two nations will very likely renegotiate the........

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