U.S.-ROK Frictions: Causes for Anti-Americanism

Abstract

This study focuses on frictions between the U.S. and ROK; it seeks to identify primary causes for anti-American sentiment. This study discusses the rise of Korean nationalism -- its dynamic economic growth, the successful 1988 Summer Olympics, and the continuous democratization in Korea. As a result of this growth, Koreans desire equal partnership with the U.S. in economic, political and military relations. They resent U.S. economic pressures for access to Korean markets. This study also analyzes the vulnerability of the Korean economy, the threat from North Korea, challenges of domestic political situations, and the role of students in Korean politics. The study concludes that the U.S. must be sensitive to the changes in South Korea in order to continue harmonious relations. Both English and Korean language sources have provided documentary support for this study. (EDC)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 02, 1990
Accession Number
ADA222897

Entities

People

  • Myung H. Kim

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Commerce
  • Eastern Europe
  • Economic Development
  • Economic Systems
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Korean War
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Newspapers
  • North Korea
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • South Korea
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Systems Analysis and Design