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yeah, i'll echo the previous posters.
south koreans have always had a love/hate relationship with us. they seem to grudgingly accept their need for US support and somewhat acknowledge the role we've played in their recent history... but at the same time it almost seems like a bone of contention. almost as if it's a bit of insecurity, their pride and independence is hurt by the current political/military reality.
frankly, i think every American and Korean would love to see the day when we could leave the country for good. i'm hoping i'm never given an assigment there. they kind of see our presence as a necessary evil... all the while we consider maintaining our forces there a necessary evil also. a horrible marriage, but a mandatory relationship for the time being.
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