ROK/US security relations: past, present and future

Abstract

Presently, we are in midst of a very important transitional period where ideological conflicts that existed in our world since the end of World WarⅡ have come to a conclusion and a new era of world order is being established. However, the present transitional period is moving very rapidly and there exists conflict between the old thinking and new thinking. Difficulty exists in preparing for a new era. 110 years have passed since Korea and U.S. established offcial relationship. During these period we experienced tragedy dup to ignorance. However, we can generalize that our alliance was solid despite repeating periods of cooperation and difference. Korea was to maintain soveregnty and prosperity due to a strong alliance. Our bilateral security relationship is being forced to react to changes in a new world order.