That will be an interesting scenario.
The problem for South Korea is they are also a major exporter so the odds of them siding with another exporter over the larger consumer market is a tough one to see.
Plus that would also mean going against the Japanese. I am not sure that is a wise move in that region.
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The South Korean government has been doing some unwise things recently.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3118152/moon-jae-says-south-korea-will-not-take-sides-us-china-rivalry
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-suga-skoreas-moon-hold-first-summit-meeting-friday-yomiuri-2021-07-18/
However this past week the welcoming of political refugees has gained the President some favor. It's hard to tell, but I think South Korea could go either way. I feel the clam before the storm.