[Korean paper] US military base return is a “card” that South Korea can use aggressively against the United States

Cheong Wa Dae, Cheong Wa Dae, decided to hold the National Security Council (NSC) Standing Committee, presided over by the National Security Office of the National Security Office, on June 30 to actively promote the early return of US military bases . The government is in a position that it is "based on a set procedure" for the announcement of the day. However, a subtle ripple is expected in that it was announced when Korea-US relations were cooled by the decision to end the Korea-Japan Military Information Comprehensive Protection Agreement (GSOMIA). The US military base return problem is because South Korea is a “card” that can be used aggressively against the United States. Through the news materials, Aogawaradai ▼ Early return of 26 US military bases that have been relocated or scheduled to move ▼ Start of Yongsan base return procedure within the year ▼ Maximum early return of 4 bases that have been delayed for a long time Released to promote. The government emphasized not to extend the interpretation of the day. An official at the blue tiles said, “We have to announce that we have been working on it someday and announced it today.” He explained that the NSC was held on this day on Friday instead of the regular Thursday, because “the National Budget Budget Committee was scheduled yesterday”. A Defense Department official said, “Most US military base return projects are behind schedule. Discussions have continued between relevant departments, but the results were released that day.” According to the Ministry of Defense, 26 US military bases are being returned based on the date agreed by Korea and the United States. In the case of Yongsan Base, the procedures for returning the remaining sites, excluding certain areas such as the Korea-US Union Command, will begin within the year. Wonju Camp Long, Camp Eagle, Incheon Bupyeong Camp Market, Dongdocheon Camp Hobby Shooting Range have already been closed by the US military in Korea, but work to clean up contaminated soil Therefore, it has not been returned. The subtlety is an analysis of timing rather than content (return of US military bases). This is because after the end of Korea's GSOMIA, the United States has expressed dissatisfaction using expressions such as “Moon Jane” and “disappointment,” and Korea and the United States are showing public conflict. In particular, Secretary of State Pompeeo and Secretary of Defense Esper publicly disclosed that he was disappointed with South Korea ’s decision, and the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the US Ambassador to Korea on 29th, saying that he was disappointed with the end of GSOMIA. There was even a situation that demanded "I want you to restrain yourself." Park Wongon, Professor, Department of International Studies, Han Dong University, said, “The issue of returning to the US military base is a volatile issue between Korea and the US.” “There is a cost not only for the return process but also for the subsequent environmental pollution treatment. " In 2004, South Korea and the United States agreed to return 80 US bases nationwide, including Yongsan Base, to Korea. Many bases will be relocated to Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do. However, 26 places still remain. Most of the time the US military base was soiled and delayed. Kim Dong-yup, Professor, Research Institute for the Far East of Gyeongnam, said, “A message from the United States that we should say to the United States who has unilaterally shouldered Japan in GSOMIA and expresses dissatisfaction towards Korea. I'm telling my people at the same time. " "We are talking about the fact that South Korea is making concessions directly and indirectly for the U.S. forces, and that the inconvenience and damage caused by this is also a defense cost share, ahead of negotiations for future defense share." And analyzed. There are different views on the utility of this card. A diplomatic security expert who sought anonymity pointed out, “It is an illusion of progress that the US places great importance on the US military base in Korea.” * Some excerpts from the link below. Continue with the source https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20190831-00000002-cnippou-kr document.write(” + ”); Related article document.write(” + ”);