Can South Korea refuse the US troops? Will it be better if the American troops leave South Korea?

The presence of American troops in South Korea is not only related to historical factors, but also closely related to the interests of both the United States and South Korea. Even so, if South Korea insists on the withdrawal of American troops from the country, the latter will not be torn with it, and it is theoretically feasible for American troops to withdraw from South Korea. After all, South Korea is an ally of the United States and an important part of the Asia-Pacific interest circle of the United States. Having said that, it is almost impossible for the South Korean authorities to let the US troops leave. You know, South Korea's dependence on the United States is unprecedented.

So, if the US military really withdraws from South Korea, what does it mean for the latter? For South Korea, the withdrawal of American troops will make South Korea more independent, and its internal affairs and diplomacy will all be decided by itself. Of course, it will be beneficial and harmless. However, Koreans have long been accustomed to being sheltered by the US military to deal with military threats from the opposite side. Most of the time, even if the Americans want to leave, South Korea will try its best to retain them. Therefore, even if there are many benefits to the withdrawal of US troops, South Korea still cannot refuse the US troops stationed in South Korea. Next, let's analyze the above problems in detail.

The reason why South Korea can't refuse the American garrison

First, we can see some clues in the history of garrison.

American troops stationed in South Korea can be traced back to the end of World War II. At that time, the United States and the Soviet Union actually confirmed their dominance of the peninsula through an agreement, and 72, American troops subsequently landed in Incheon and Busan, opening the era of American troops stationed in South Korea. However, during this period, the US military did not stay in South Korea for too long. With the founding of the Republic of Korea, the strategic focus of the United States shifted to the west, and the US troops stationed in South Korea finally withdrew in 1949. The former only kept an advisory group of more than 5 people in South Korea at that time. From this point of view, if there is no special interest, the United States will not stay in South Korea.

With the outbreak of the Korean War, the United States was afraid that another ideology would spread on the peninsula, and immediately sent troops to South Korea for the second time. However, the US troops stationed in South Korea this time and never left. Until the end of the Korean War, the United States and South Korea signed the Treaty of Mutual Defense between the United States and South Korea. Since then, South Korea has become a very important link in the defense chain of the United States in the Pacific region. It is worth mentioning that the above-mentioned treaty clearly stipulates that the Republic of Korea gives the US military stationed in South Korea the right to deploy armed forces by sea, land and air in its territory, and when one party to the agreement is threatened by external force, the other party must provide all-round assistance. Having said that, does the United States need Koreans to protect it? Obviously, the U.S.-South Korea Mutual Defense Treaty actually provides a legal basis for the United States to protect South Korea. The latter has gained a great deal of money, so how can it let the U.S. troops leave at will?

What's more, when the United States built its alliance with South Korea, it also gained the wartime command of the Korean army. The training methods and organizational structure of the Korean army all refer to American standards. For many years, the Korean army has been developing under the wings of the United States, and the US troops stationed in South Korea have hastily withdrawn, so South Korea may not be able to easily solve a series of problems.

Second, the main mission of the US troops stationed in South Korea

The number of US troops stationed in South Korea reached 32, at the most. Since the 199s, the United States has continuously reduced the size of US troops stationed in South Korea. Today, the total number of US troops stationed in South Korea is about 29,. However, no matter how the troops of the US military stationed in South Korea are mobilized, its mission has not changed.

The US military has three major missions in South Korea:

1. Responsible for the military conflict between South Korea and the opposite country. Although the latter's economic strength is not comparable to that of South Korea, the latter's traditional military forces pose a great threat to South Korea because of the border between the two countries. In addition, this country has developed nuclear weapons, and it is difficult for the Korean army to guarantee its homeland security by itself. Based on this, the US military stationed in South Korea can effectively contain the armed forces opposite to South Korea, which is why South Korea cannot refuse the US military stationed in South Korea.

2.? Accept and deploy reinforcements to South Korea. The supreme commander of the US military stationed in South Korea is also the highest military officer of the US-South Korea Command. Once there is a conflict on the peninsula, the US military stationed in South Korea will actively deploy and arrange reinforcements to enter South Korea.

3.? Implement joint operational command. In peacetime, the South Korean military has administrative power over the country's military. In wartime, the Korean army must obey the orders of the US military stationed in South Korea.

if we carefully analyze the three major tasks of the U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, we will find that almost all of them point to the countries opposite to South Korea. It can be said that if the U.S. troops withdraw from South Korea, South Korea is simply unable to cope with external military threats. Apart from other things, I am afraid that no other country can provide nuclear umbrella for South Korea.

Third, South Korea's actual performance in handling US troops stationed in South Korea.

according to the ninth special agreement on defense cost sharing signed by the United States and South Korea in 214, the Korean authorities paid a total of 96.2 billion won to the US troops stationed in South Korea from 214 to 218 (exceeding the original plan by 4.2 billion won). However, the United States is still not satisfied. At present, the negotiations on the 1th defense fee sharing agreement have been conducted for many rounds, and the United States and South Korea still cannot reach an agreement. It is understood that the United States finally plans to let the South Korean authorities bear 1.5 to 2 times the original cost, and the former also wants to limit the effective period of this agreement to one year. The Americans are so arrogant and arbitrarily changing the original rules, and the average country will definitely not accept it. Even so, the South Korean authorities have never revealed the meaning of letting the US troops evacuate. On the contrary, US President Trump has repeatedly threatened South Korea on the grounds of withdrawing troops. This shows how much South Korea relies on the United States.

fourth, there are similar cases in the world. if south Korea is determined to let the United States withdraw its troops, the latter is likely? Obey? Arrange.

Take the Philippines as an example. At the most, the United States has 23 military bases in the country, and the lease period is 99 years. But since the 194s, the Philippines has been negotiating with the United States. In the end, the US military was forced to provide hundreds of millions of dollars in military assistance and loans to the Philippines in order to continue to station troops in the Philippines. Even so, the Philippine authorities did not agree to continue to extend the lease of the base, and the last American army finally withdrew from the Philippines in 1992. It can be seen that the United States is still relatively fair to its allies. If South Korea really can't tolerate the former to continue to station troops, the US military will not stay.

There are many benefits to the withdrawal of American troops, but South Korea still can't make up its mind

So, what will South Korea do if American troops in South Korea really leave? In fact, the biggest threat facing South Korea comes from the opposite side, especially after the latter developed nuclear weapons, South Korea is always afraid of being annexed. Based on this, even if the withdrawal of American troops can make South Korea more independent and free, the latter is still afraid of the departure of American troops.

Conclusion

However, on the other hand, South Korea and the other side are the same family. Apart from ideology and intervention by big powers, the two countries could have developed peacefully and benefited each other. Why should they worry about being threatened by force? The author personally believes that the US military stationed in South Korea seems to protect South Korea, but it is the chief culprit that affects the situation on the peninsula. South Korea has repeatedly asked the US military to station troops in its territory. In fact, it is to quench thirst by drinking poison. This will not only harm the long-term interests of South Korea, but also continue to stimulate the opposite countries. In the long run, the two countries on the peninsula will not be able to be a family again like East Germany and West Germany. -Welcome everyone to like, comment and pay attention!

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