Realigning the U.S. Forces and South Korea's Defense Reform 2020

Nam, Chang-hee

doi:10.1080/10163270709464131

Korean Journal of Defense Analysis

2007

DOI: 10.1080/10163270709464131

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Realigning the U.S. Forces and South Korea's Defense Reform 2020

Chang-hee Nam¹

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“…Military Transformation and the Lessons for South Korea on its Path Toward Defense Reform 2020,” The Korean Journal of Defense Analysis , 19‐4 (Winter 2007), pp. 5–28; Chang‐hee Nam, “Realigning the U.S. Forces and South Korea's Defense Reform 2020,” The Korean Journal of Defense Analysis , 19‐1 (Spring 2007), pp.…”

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The Alliance Transformation and US–Japan–Korea Security Network: A Case for Trilateral Cooperation

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During the Cold War, the heavily armed US forces in Korea were deployed along the demilitarized zone, mainly to defend South Korea and maintain deterrence on the Peninsula. The US forces in Japan on the other hand were charged with broader missions and roles, namely, for regional security. In accordance with the goals of the alliance transformation, the US forces are undertaking historic changes for reconfiguring their units to be ready for the rapid employment of globally networked forces. Should the two US forces in Japan and Korea, respectively, be transformed into regionally mobile units in the years to come, the two alliances are likely to be pressured to assume increasingly similar roles and missions. This emerging requirement calls on the three allies to adopt a more integrated approach to best utilize their given resources. Among the many items of cooperation agreed upon between the USA and Japan are some areas to which Korea can make a meaningful contribution and benefit from its participation. Those items, however, vary in terms of feasibility, difficulty, sensitivity, and importance. They can be divided into three categories that identify preconditions for moving on to a higher phase. The two neighbors and the USA are faced with growing regional security challenges in the age of spreading terrorism and proliferation. The changing regional environment demands restructuring of the alliance relations of the three, meaning that the trilateral security cooperation should be taken seriously again.

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“…27 27 Han, Yong‐sup, “Analyzing South Korea's Defense Reform 2020,” Korean Journal of Defense Analysis , XVIII‐1 (2006), pp. 111–133; Nam, Chang‐hee, “Realigning the US Forces and South Korea's Defense Reform 2020,” Korean Journal of Defense Analysis , XIX‐1 (2007), pp. 165–189.…”

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Transforming the US–ROK Alliance: Changes in Strategy, Military and Bases*

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2009

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Since the waning days of the Cold War, the US–ROK alliance has gone through a number of changes. Its transformation has accelerated for the past several years in no small part due to the Bush administration's new strategy, military transformation, and global base realignment as well as the Roh government's desire for self‐reliant defense. This article outlines the ways in which the three changes have affected the alliance, and assesses the impacts they are likely to have on the security of the Korean peninsula and Northeast Asia. It concludes with a consideration of the modifications that the new governments in Seoul and Washington are likely to make to the transformation of the alliance in the near future.

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Perception of order as a source of alliance cohesion

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Realigning the U.S. Forces and South Korea's Defense Reform 2020

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The Alliance Transformation and US–Japan–Korea Security Network: A Case for Trilateral Cooperation

The Alliance Transformation and US–Japan–Korea Security Network: A Case for Trilateral Cooperation

Transforming the US–ROK Alliance: Changes in Strategy, Military and Bases*

Perception of order as a source of alliance cohesion

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