US-ROK Alliance Coordination Gaps Exposed by Drone Incidents

A US drone triggered a false alarm and evacuation near the DMZ, with ROK troops unable to immediately identify the aircraft. This follows the white phosphorus leak at Osan Air Base, highlighting SOFA accountability gaps and eroded deterrence. The incidents reveal operational friction under the suspended 2018 military pact and risk of miscalculation. New analysis on nuclear decoupling adds to alliance credibility concerns.