Future of the U.S.-ROK Relationship: A Korean Prospective

摘要

A discrepancy in the ROK-U.S. Alliance has occurred regarding the North Koreansubmarine incursion in September 1996, and the difficulties would be continued in the U.S.-ROK relationship. Provided that the discrepancies in priorities would bring an unstable situation on the Korean Peninsula and further in Northeast Asia, the U.S. might change its interests in the region. However, the U.S. is maintaining bilateral ties and a forward military presence in the region to secure U.S. interests. Changing the U.S. policy for the region seems to be happening, which may bring tension in the region in the future. Therefore, to avoid an unstable situation both now and in the future, a policy to foster the reunification of the Korean Peninsula would be one of the most desirable alternatives.