The Evolution of Anti-Americanism in Korea

Summary

            The article highlights that Anti-Americanism started in 1980 during and after the Gwagju uprising. The Principle struggles that followed brought about two unlike groups of advocates which are the Equality and the Self Reliance Faction (Young, p178). This shows the meaning of the newly formed anti-American social systems and a transformation of the strategy on the part of United States also. The article put emphasis on the strategy plans of distinguishing between both camps of social advocates (Young, p188).

            The article stresses that the policy makers of the United States have to be eagerly alert on the issue of whether anti-Americanism will rise or become extinct depends highly on a exact understanding of changes in Korea. These revolutions involve the character and effects of political and social changes and policy decisions of Korea that get an understanding of that kind into concern (Young, p193). It also stresses that the improved Korea-U.S. associations would contribute to the benefit of the two states and supports both local and international stability and tranquility. This means that both nations should combine effort to lessen anti-Americanism in Korea. This can be achieved through the understanding of United States by considering their origin, political implications and nature (Young, p194).

            The article shows that in 2004, many Koreans waged anti-American demonstrations. This was to demand that Korean government stop dispatching its Troops to Iraq as they viewed the country to have been invaded unreasonably by the U.S (Young, p195). On seventeenth July 2005 which is the Korean Constitution Day many protesters called for American statue of General Douglas to be destroyed in the Western port city of Incheon. This was in the argument that if Americans had not interfered with the war then Koreans would have achieved unification. In conclusion, the emergence of the anti-Americanism has made it impossible for the two nations to promote regional and global stability (Young, p195).

Critical Arguments

            I agree that the two nations should alleviate their bilateral relations in order to ensure that there is peace and solidity. They can achieve this through lessening anti-Americanism and leveling over friction points at some levels in general. They should study and understand the origins of the anti-American carefully to help them look for a good solution (Young, p180).

            The other argument is that changes must be made and the representatives of the two nations should sit together and discuss the movement to find out what needs to be done. I agree that the two nations can work together if only they discuss the issue properly. They should ensure that they come up with a good understanding that equalizes them. This means that one nation should not be selfish and acquire more benefits than the other (Young, p182).

            In conclusion, the United States need to accurately and carefully understand the kind of and the results of Korean political and social changes as well as policy decisions that get an understanding of such kind into consideration. Americans should try to sit together with Koreans in order to find out what has made them to come up with such changes. This would greatly help them to come up with a solution if Koreans are willing to listen to them. It is important that they come up with a conclusion and understanding because they can work together to ensure harmony in both nations. They should work together without having disagreements as these will only bring losses rather than benefits to the two nations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Works Cited

Young Park. The Evolution of Anti-Americanism in Korea: Policy Implications for the     United States. Korea Journal/ Winter 2007. P. 177-195.