Security Assistance to South Korea: Assessment of Political, Economic and Military Issues from 1975 to 1979.
Abstract
Security assistance to South Korea occupies an essential position in United States foreign policy. In the time frame of 1975 to 1979, significant events transpired which affected the conduct and execution of U.S. security assistance to the Republic of Korea. In order to isolate the political, economic military issues which contributed to the evolution of security assistance to the ROK since 1975, the authors conducted an extensive literature review which is included in the bibliography. Political economic and military issues which affected U.S. security assistance are identified. The contributions of security assistance to: (1) political stability in the Republic of Korea; (2) economic stability and growth in the Republic of Korea; (3) strategic military balance on the Korean Peninsula; and (4) regional stability in Northeast Asia are developed. The authors express opinions as to the future role of security assistance in American-Korean relations, and suggest further research in two specific areas: (1) an analysis of lessons learned in transferring U.S. quality control programs and procedures to the ROK; and (2) examination of South Korea's policy objectives regarding its defense production capacity and the extent of U.S. assistance and participation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA077532
Entities
People
- Malcolm H. Perkins
- Wilhelm Bolles
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology