The United States and North Korea have had very different opinions about many things throughout the year. This past summer President Trump met with the leader of North Korea. The summit seemed to be a successful one. There was a lot of decision and we seemed to be making some progress
During the Korean war, the United States sent troops into South Korea. They were put there to aid South Korea in the fight against communism. North Korea says they have a democracy like the United States, but in reality it's the complete opposite. After the war, the United States left some troops in South Korea to be on the battle lines if needed.
On Tuesday, United States General, Roberts Abrams took command of troops in South Korea. Back in June, President Trump suspended major military exercises in South Korea
U.S. general Robert Abrams believes there will be a “degradation of readiness” between United States forces and and South Korean forces. He thinks that the United States needs to keep troops in South Korea in case of an attack.
Do you think North Korea and the United States have become closer in views and actions? Should we stop military exercises in South Korea? Is President Trump feeling too “safe” about North Korea?
I believe that the U.S. and N. Korea are still on same terms they have been before this. We should continue to have military exercises in S. Korea because if we pulled them out, then N. Korea could attack S. Korea at any time. I feel that Trump knows that North Korea could change at anytime, so he isn't feeling too safe.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I've seen, American and North Korean relations have at least improved to an extent. According to the article, Trump criticized the exercises for being expensive, unnecessary, and too provocative to N. Korea, all of which I somewhat agree with. Trump also said that the exercises could be started "instantly" if it did become necessary, which suggests that our military readiness won't be vastly degraded. The article also noted that North Korea has condemned our exercises as being preparations for invasion, and that makes perfect sense from their perspective. At a time where we are making record progress toward peace and reconciliation with a dangerous foreign nation, should we really be training a bunch of soldiers next door? Is that really what communicates trust to a country that we claim to want to work with? If a person worries that North Korea may attack at any time, they need only recall that we could obliterate them off the Earth a hundred times if they attacked us, which is why I highly doubt that Kim Jong-un has any plans to do something as ridiculous as attack the U.S. or South Korea.
ReplyDeleteRegardless, I am not suggesting we be entirely careless and blindly faithful with North Korea. As General Abrams said in the article, "America must remain clear-eyed about the situation on the ground and allow diplomacy to continue to work," which I also agree with.
I believe that the United States needs to pull the troops from South Korea. I think that the U.S. has done all they need to do over and Korea and need to pull out now. I personally think that the reason we are keeping troops over there is just so we can monitor North Korea's actions. Also, as far as the United States and North Korea's relationship goes, I think pulling the troops out of South Korea is a good way to show that we trust them after the meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un.
ReplyDeleteI believe it is clear that relations between the U.S. and North Korea have improved since President Trump has taken office. I don't think that means the U.S. should pull all the troops in South Korea though. I believe in peace through strength and we can't let North Korea get too comfortable. I believe military exercises aren't necessary in South Korea as long as North Korea continues to not test nuclear warfare.
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