Does the ROK-US Alliance should be necessary?

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1. Introduction
2. Criticisms regarding the ROK-US alliance
3. The Necessity of the ROK-US alliance
4. The necessity of changes in the ROK-US alliance
5. Conclusion

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Introduction
The ROK-US alliance has played an important role in maintaining peace and security on the Korean peninsula. After the Korean War, the ROK-US alliance has contributed to deter any military provocation and to avoid an armed clash with North Korea. More specifically, the ROK-US alliance, which is based on the ROK-US Mutual Defense Treaty in 1953, has continued for half a century in order to keep peace in Northeastern Asia especially in Korean peninsula. The fundamental aim of the ROK-US alliance is to ensure security and war deterrence in Korea. According to the Mutual Defense Treaty, the US has a responsibility to protect Korea against common enemies by dispatching its troops. Korea has enjoyed national and regional security by the aid of the US force in Korea (USFK) and it has tried to maintain the ROK-US alliance to reduce any threats of national security such as North Korea’s attack. Even though the ROK-US alliance has lasted for 60 years, there has been much debate

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