25 years ago in reason.

• Author: Bandow, Doug
• Position: Citings - Military involvement in South Korea; food production - Excerpt - Brief article

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"For 35 years the United States has sought to deter a repeat North Korean invasion. It's now time to turn that responsibility over to the South Koreans. A withdrawal would still allow the United States to maintain a significant presence in the Pacific, if desired. But dropping this commitment, and thus the potential for unnecessary military involvement, would increase our own security."

--Doug Bandow, "Does Korea Need Us Now?"

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