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A weapon is mounted on the Lehit ground robotic system, developed by specialists of the International Legion under the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, during a demonstration in Ukraine on December 9, 2025. (Getty Images)
Yeseul Woo is a PhD candidate in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London and an international security consultant based in California. Her research focuses on middle power contributions to global crises, including nuclear ones, and Northeast Asian security. She previously served as journalist for South Korean and American media outlets and as a fellow at the Partnership for Global Security, the East West Center, the Pacific Forum, and the Harry S. Truman Institute.