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To: hmaly who wrote (155788)12/6/2002 3:37:26 PM
From: Tenchusatsu  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1585467
 
Hmaly, <What is your opinion about whether the US should pull its troops. I believe you said you lived there, and should know more that the rest of us here. Wouldn't it be about time, as North Korea has imploded and no longer poses a threat that South Korea can't handle; and China seems to be out of the picture.>

Well, I never actually lived there, but I can still give you my opinion.

The 37,000 U.S. troops stationed there is actually a pretty small number compared to the number of Korean soldiers in active duty, both in the North and in the South. Their only function is a virtual "tripwire" to deter the North from attacking the South. In other words, an attack on the South represents an attack on America, and that's what those American troops represent.

I have no idea what the Korean politicians prefer regarding America's military presence there. I think they recognize that the North still represents a significant threat. And America has proclaimed that the North not only threatens South Korea, but also all of Asia. That's probably why I haven't seen any strong declarations for the withdrawal of American troops.

But with the North becoming further isolated, even from former allies like China and Russia, I think it's safe to pull out American troops eventually. Toward that goal, I'd support a timetable for withdrawal, combined with a clearly outlined Asian policy making it clear to the North that America will still defend her allies.

Tenchusatsu



To: hmaly who wrote (155788)12/6/2002 6:43:43 PM
From: TimF  Respond to of 1585467
 
Wouldn't it be about time, as North Korea has imploded and no longer poses a threat that South Korea can't
handle; and China seems to be out of the picture.

North Korea is imploding but slowly. It is still a threat. South Korea might be able to handle the threat without help but only after a lot of death and destruction on both sides. China isn't in the picture to much but that can change esp. if the US was less involved.

Tim


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