[KS] Still Invaded Economically and Culturally

[Dr. John Caruso Jr.]

A FEW FACTS & ONE OPINION

There are some facts about Korea that won't go away.

Fact #1.  Korea, even reunited, is smaller and weaker than any of its three
neighbors.

Fact #2.  It is likely one of its three neighbors will attempt to control
Korea, via alliance or threat, rather than the three agreeing to leave it
alone.

Fact #3.  Given Facts #1 and #2, it is likely that a unified Korea would
seek to maintain an alliance with the United States, a distant world power
but favorite destination of Korean immigrants.  The alliance gives Korea
some freedom of action, and prevents control by any of its three neighbors.

Fact #4.  Because of Fact #3, it is likely there will be some type of
continuous U. S. military presence in Korea - air, ground, naval,
anti-missile systems, surveillance, etc.

Fact #5.  Because of Fact #4, there will be tension between local civilians,
students, the police, and U. S. military personnel.

Opinion #1  Because these facts leave little room for chitchat, a few
members will continue to whine about eating dogs and hiss about drinking cat
juice.

John




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