Abstract
With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States achieved victory after more than 40 years of Cold War. Following the victory, the United States naturally adjusted its Asian strategy to suit the changed strategic environment. But the problem for South Korea is that the situation in Korea has not changed and needs the same attention as before. In this context, this chapter will examine US objectives in Asia, the security arrangements made to achieve these objectives and the strategic significance of South Korea to the United States. After a comparison of the strategies of the two governments, the way to guarantee South Korean security in the future will be analysed.
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Jung-Ik, K. (1996). Possible Evolution of the US—ROK Strategic Relationship. In: The Future of the US-Republic of Korea Military Relationship. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13910-1_5
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