The Future of the US-Republic of Korea Military Relationship

As the international security situation has changed after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the book examines the implication of the new security environment to the security of South Korea and how the strategic and military relations with the United States will develop. In the new era, the lack of common interests has made the mutual defence sceptical. This book suggests that South Korea should eventually develop a long-term strategy with a goal of self-reliance. Front Matter....Pages i-xiv Introduction....Pages 1-6 The United States—Republic of Korea Strategic Relationship, 1945–93....Pages 7-30 The United States—Republic of Korea Military Relationship, 1945–93....Pages 31-67 The Changing Security Environment....Pages 68-100 Possible Evolution of the US—ROK Strategic Relationship....Pages 101-127 Possible Evolution of the US—ROK Military Relationship....Pages 128-150 The Security of South Korea and the US—ROK Military Relationship....Pages 151-159 Options for the Security of South Korea....Pages 160-182 Back Matter....Pages 183-214