The author warns of the danger inherent in US-ROK alliance. As it is mutual defense alliance, this means that Korea can be dragged into unnecessary military conflicts because of irrational and irresponsible US leadership.
If the US were to strike major Chinese cities with jets launched from Korea, it would not be Washington that erupts in smoke and death, it would be Seoul and Incheon.
2. How is related to the sub
(1) The danger of US alliance: Theoretical “meat shield” scenario inherent in the US-ROK alliance is unnerving Koreans as Gulf states are devastated by the reckless US military adventures.
3. My opinion
The Korean media are warning about the possibility of the reckless US leadership bombing China or North Korea without informing Korean government.
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No it can’t. Alliance with the US means dying for Taiwan and damaged Korean cities. Whether or not this is in Korea’s interest is another matter but people got too comfortable with the idea that war is a contained affair.
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1. Summary
The author warns of the danger inherent in US-ROK alliance. As it is mutual defense alliance, this means that Korea can be dragged into unnecessary military conflicts because of irrational and irresponsible US leadership.
If the US were to strike major Chinese cities with jets launched from Korea, it would not be Washington that erupts in smoke and death, it would be Seoul and Incheon.
2. How is related to the sub
(1) The danger of US alliance: Theoretical “meat shield” scenario inherent in the US-ROK alliance is unnerving Koreans as Gulf states are devastated by the reckless US military adventures.
3. My opinion
The Korean media are warning about the possibility of the reckless US leadership bombing China or North Korea without informing Korean government.
No it can’t. Alliance with the US means dying for Taiwan and damaged Korean cities. Whether or not this is in Korea’s interest is another matter but people got too comfortable with the idea that war is a contained affair.