00:00President Thuryumpeh is making another reckless move.
00:02This time, President Thuryumpeh has declared that Greenland will become American territory by 2029.
00:06Today, let's take a closer look at this issue.
00:08Let's take a look right away.
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00:15President Trump himself predicted that by January 2029, when his term ends,
00:18Greenland will be under American control.
00:21President Trump has argued that securing Greenland is directly related to America's national security,
00:25and he has consistently expressed the opinion that the United States should expand its influence in the Arctic region.
00:30He especially emphasizes that as Russia and China are expanding their military and economic influence in the Arctic region,
00:35if the United States fails to secure control over Greenland, rival countries could gain a strategic advantage.
00:40This is not the first time President Trump has made remarks about Greenland.
00:43Even before taking office, he publicly expressed interest in Greenland,
00:46and even mentioned the possibility of the United States directly purchasing it.
00:49At the time, there was significant controversy in the international community over the fact
00:52that the U.S. president mentioned another country's autonomous territory as a potential purchase.
00:56The Danish government and Greenland authorities immediately pushed back.
01:00Stating that Greenland is not for sale.
01:01Afterwards, President Trump also showed moves to pressure European allies over the Greenland issue.
01:06He warned that if Denmark did not cooperate with the United States' demands,
01:09he could impose tariffs of up to 10% on European countries, even resorting to economic pressure.
01:14Afterwards, as internal NATO discussions took place, tensions eased somewhat.
01:18But President Trump has not changed his original stance on the need to secure Greenland.
01:23Currently, President Trump is approaching the Greenland issue not for territorial expansion,
01:27but from the perspective of U.S. security strategy.
01:29He argues that,
01:30As the importance of the Arctic region grows,
01:33Greenland's military position and resource value are linked to America's future competitiveness.
01:37Accordingly,
01:38It is highly likely that efforts to expand influence over Greenland during his term will continue in the future.
01:44In particular, President Trump brought up the Greenland issue again at the NATO summit,
01:47putting pressure on European allies.
01:49President Trump repeatedly stated that Greenland is a region of great importance to U.S. security
01:53and that it should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark.
01:56He also hinted that if European countries continue to reject U.S. demands,
02:00the U.S. could reconsider the deployment of American troops stationed in Europe.
02:03In this regard, CNN reported that the Trump administration considered a plan
02:07to reduce the number of U.S. troops stationed in Europe to about one-third of the current level.
02:11President Trump has long argued that European countries rely on U.S. military power
02:14without taking enough responsibility.
02:16And analysts say that the recent review of U.S. troop reductions
02:19is also a measure that stems from this perception.
02:21In particular, it is known that some NATO member countries' lack of active participation
02:25in U.S.-led military operations related to Iran
02:27has increased President Trump's dissatisfaction.
02:30President Trump expressed strong dissatisfaction,
02:32saying that European allies did not stand together with the U.S. when needed,
02:35and it is reported that he directly mentioned the plan to reduce U.S. troops stationed in Europe
02:38during internal White House meetings.
02:40After that, the U.S. Department of Defense adjusted some of the troop rotations
02:43that were scheduled to move to Europe and showed signs of withdrawing some troops.
02:46In fact, there are growing concerns in Europe recently
02:48that the security role the U.S. has played may decrease.
02:50There is a lot of attention on how the size of U.S. forces stationed in major European regions,
02:54such as Germany, Poland, Italy, and Romania, will change in the future.
02:57As President Trump continues to put strong pressure on allied countries,
03:00there has been a change in the level of trust in the United States
03:03within the international community.
03:04Especially among major European countries,
03:06concerns are growing about the direction of U.S. foreign policy,
03:09and there is analysis that the alliance-centered international order
03:11that the U.S. has maintained could be shaken.
03:13The survey results released by the Pew Research Center
03:15are being evaluated as an indicator that reflects this atmosphere.
03:18Among the 36 countries and regions surveyed,
03:2025 showed a higher favorability toward China than the United States.
03:23Not only in the United States' traditional allies like Canada and Mexico,
03:26but also in major European countries such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom,
03:29China was rated more favorably than the United States.
03:31On the other hand, the countries where the United States received a more positive evaluation
03:34than China were limited to a few,
03:36such as South Korea, Japan, India, Poland, the Philippines, and Israel.
03:40In particular, there is significant international attention on the fact that
03:42even countries that have maintained security cooperation with the United States
03:45are showing changes in their perception of the U.S.,
03:47similar results were found in surveys on trust in national leaders.
03:50Among the 36 countries and regions surveyed,
03:52it was found that in 22 of them,
03:54President Xi Jinping of China was evaluated
03:56as being better at handling international issues than President Trump.
03:59The Pew Research Center has been surveying global perceptions for about 20 years,
04:02but this is the first time that evaluations of China have surpassed those of the United States.
04:05Several factors are believed to have contributed to this change.
04:08It is analyzed that President Trump's demands
04:10for increased defense cost sharing from allies in his remarks
04:12that could clash with the existing international order,
04:14such as the Greenland issue,
04:15have heightened concerns about the role of the United States.
04:17Especially in Europe, there are growing doubts about whether the United States
04:20will continue to take responsibility for security as it has in the past.
04:23The United States has long maintained its international influence
04:26not only through strong military and economic power,
04:28but also by cooperating with its allies.
04:30The U.S.-centered international order has been maintained
04:32because allies in Europe and Asia have trusted and cooperated with the United States.
04:36However, there are concerns within the United States
04:38that if the policy of prioritizing national interests is strengthened
04:41and conflicts with allies continue to occur,
04:43it could put a strain on America's diplomatic influence.
04:45President Trump's hardline foreign policy may increase negotiating power in the short term,
04:49but in the long run, it could affect the alliance network
04:52that the United States has relied on.
04:54Let's go back to Greenland.
04:56The country that is most strongly opposing America's request for Greenland is Denmark.
04:59However, the reason Denmark is objecting so strongly over Greenland
05:02is not just because of its economic value.
05:04The key point is that Greenland is an autonomous region
05:07belonging to the Kingdom of Denmark,
05:08and handing it over to the United States is an issue related to territory and sovereignty.
05:12For Denmark, it is difficult to accept the idea of treating Greenland as a bargaining chip
05:15to be negotiated with another country.
05:17Greenland operates its own government and parliament,
05:19but in the areas of diplomacy and defense, it is influenced by Denmark.
05:23Denmark has maintained a political relationship with Greenland for a long time
05:27and still plays a role in managing Greenland's security and international status.
05:31Therefore, the United States' demanding control over Greenland
05:33for reasons of national security is considered a request that is difficult for Denmark to accept,
05:37even between allied countries.
05:38In addition, European countries do not see this issue as a problem concerning only Greenland.
05:42They are concerned that if a major power is allowed to expand its influence
05:45over another country's territory for security reasons,
05:47it could affect the very foundation of the international order.
05:50Especially since World War II,
05:51Europe has placed great importance on the principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity,
05:55so it is taking a cautious approach to the demands of the United States.
05:57Denmark is a NATO member that has cooperated militarily with the United States for a long time.
06:01Amid Russia's increased military activities and intensifying competition in the Arctic region,
06:05they also recognize the need for security cooperation with the United States.
06:08However, separate from the alliance relationship,
06:10they maintain the position that decisions about Greenland's future
06:13should be made by the people of Greenland and Denmark themselves.
06:15The Greenland government has also stated that this is not an issue
06:18that can be decided by either the United States or Denmark,
06:20but that the will of the people of Greenland is the most important factor.
06:23Currently, discussions about independence are ongoing in Greenland,
06:26but there are also voices saying that the direction should not be to join the United States,
06:29but rather to make decisions through their own political judgment.
06:31What is important here is the position of the people of Greenland.
06:34Currently, the issue of Greenland may seem like a conflict between the United States and Denmark,
06:38but the most important parties are the residents living in Greenland.
06:40Greenland has long existed as a part of Denmark,
06:42but there have been ongoing internal discussions about political self-determination and independence.
06:47Greenland gained autonomy in 1979,
06:49and later in 2009, it was granted even greater autonomy,
06:52allowing it to operate its own government and parliament.
06:55Currently, Denmark is responsible for foreign affairs and defense,
06:58but within Greenland, there are opinions that it should eventually become a fully independent country.
07:02Many residents emphasize that they have the right to decide their own future.
07:06However, wanting independence for Greenland and becoming part of the United States are completely different issues.
07:11Some people believe that Greenland should break away from Denmark,
07:13but that doesn't mean they want to become a territory of the United States.
07:16Among Greenland residents, there are voices saying that neither the United States nor Denmark should decide their future,
07:21but that the will of the residents should come first.
07:24Especially since Greenland has a population of only about 50,000,
07:27there are many practical concerns regarding the economy and security.
07:31For independence, they need to secure their own economic base,
07:33and they also have to address security issues in the Arctic region,
07:36where the influence of Russia and China is growing.
07:38For these reasons, even among residents who support independence,
07:41discussions are ongoing about how to shape the future of the country.
07:44When President Trump expressed his intention to acquire Greenland,
07:46some residents paid attention to the possibility of economic investment and security cooperation
07:50that American interests could bring.
07:51However, there is strong resistance to the idea of an external country deciding Greenland's future.
07:56As a result, even within Greenland, the idea of joining the United States is not very welcome.
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