The Future of United States Forces in Korea

Abstract

The end of Cold War has been transforming the international strategic environment. These changes inevitably require a new type of USFK which was constructed under the Cold War structure. USFK performed its mission successfully in deterring another Korean War and keeping peace and stability throughout Northeast Asia. As world order evolves, USFK's mission will focus on regional stability. Consequently, the primary role of USFK is changing from deterring North Korean aggression to keeping stability in Northeast Asia. The role change will be followed by a change in USFK's size, structure and command relationships. However, this transformation will be proceeded in accordance with the strategic environmental evolution of the Korean Peninsula. USFK will be required to keep the regional stability in Northeast Asia. This will be beneficial to the ROK and the U.S. in the future. Therefore, the transformation of USFK must be contemplated under the close cooperation between the ROK and the United States.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 22, 1993
Accession Number
ADA264611

Entities

People

  • Jin H. Kim

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Cold War
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Governments
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Korean War
  • North Korea
  • Nuclear Bombs
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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