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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Transforming the U.S.-South Korean Alliance

The U.S.–South Korean security alliance has been indispensable in achieving Washington's strategic objectives and maintaining peace and stability in northeast Asia.

The U.S. security guarantee has long deterred a North Korean attack against a key U.S. ally while providing the shield behind which South Korea was able to develop its economic strength and institu­tionalize democratic rule.

The U.S. military presence has also precluded an arms race among countries in the region.

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