Yup. As far as I'm concerned this is China's problem if anybodies.
South Korea is not a U.S. ally? We don't have formal treaties with that country? Cutting and running now would send a terrible message, that the U.S. is a big pussy and if you ally yourself with us and get threatened you can't count on our help.
How is that supposed to help the U.S?
I don't care.
Good American response. Now run along and get your Starbucks latte before working in the office.