Why U.S. Forces Korea

■ Why U.S. Forces Korea shouldn't be withdrawn immediately

Of course, in the long run, we need to develop our defense capabilities enough to protect our country on our own without relying on the U.S. Forces in Korea.

However, we cannot immediately withdraw U.S. troops from South Korea.

Since the USFK is not just a military presence but a key component in maintaining the security balance and international order on the Korean Peninsula, a sudden withdrawal is very likely to deal a serious blow to Korea's security and economy.
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1. maintain military balance with North Korea's threats

North Korea is armed with nuclear weapons and long-range missiles, and its conventional military might only be known by its close ties, but it is superior to the South Korean military in terms of quantity. The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) plays a key role in deterring North Korea's surprise provocations.
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2. the core axis of the Korea-U.S. alliance

The USFK is not just a defense force; it is also a symbolic and substantial pillar of the ROK-US alliance. The withdrawal of USFK may weaken the ROK-US alliance and result in narrowing Korea's diplomatic standing. In other words, it has a negative impact on relations with countries other than the United States.
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3. Possibility of utilizing military vacuum in neighboring countries such as China and Russia

In the event of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Korea, China and Russia will try to increase their influence on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. In particular, China is more likely to support North Korea in order to gain hegemony over the West Sea and East Asia. Their involvement in South Korea will also become more explicit.
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4. weakening of nuclear umbrella and extended deterrence

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) is not just a simple force, but also a part of the U.S.' extended deterrence strategy. The immediate withdrawal of the U.S. forces results in South Korea's security being pushed outside the U.S. nuclear umbrella. Personally, I think the time has come for South Korea to start developing its nuclear weapons as well.
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5. economic and social ripple effects

The withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea is 100% likely to have a negative impact on the Korean economy. If the withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea increases geopolitical instability on the Korean Peninsula, it is certain that it will be followed by a decrease in foreign investment, a decline in credit ratings, a withdrawal of multinational corporations, and a transfer of companies abroad.
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