Personal opinion -- we have tried this and it doesn't work unless it's in the media everyday and it only works on the converted.
We need to hit back hard and make people realise that we are not the soft option but a strong and committed partner to the nation.

Wake up patriots....Time is now.

You hit the nail on the head. S Korea can no longer view the USA as a reliable source for weapons. So they can design and manufacture their own or grab some new stuff from China or both. But if I was China I would offer them equipment for free.

Yes, the damage to relations with South Korea just ended. They will take a gift from China and India instead by offering them a seat at the table. Japan and Australia will have to follow too.

Beautifully executed - hats off.