Outside of being an infallible ally (although the media may make it look like Korea is anti-US), South Korea assisted during the Vietnam War not just with soldiers but as a supply source.
South Korea has assisted the US in every war since then. The effort may have looked minor, but at least diplomatically it meant that Korea backed the US decisions.
They were sent at the request of the United Nations.
The policy of containment, or stopping the spread of Communism, caused America to help South Korea because it was being invaded by North Korea, which was communist
When North Korea asked for help from China, South Korea asked for the US's help, so they broke down the bridge between China and North Korea and sent reinforcements to South Korea
The US fought for South Korea. they were just to help South Korea because North Korea is invading them.
Well Korea used to be one country, but then after World War II, Korea was taken away from Japan and became independent. But they decided not to be on country and they split into two countries, hence North and South Korea. North Korea became a communist government with the help of the soviet Union and South Korea became a democratic government with the help of the United States.
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South Korea help itself.
It was invading South Korea and America went to help the Democracy defeat the Communist country and we did in 1953
The US had a treaty with South Korea to help defend them if they were attacked- which they were.
They were sent at the request of the United Nations.
The reason behind the tension is because of the fact that North Korea and South Korea are on the brink of a war. America was going to help and fight for South Korea but then the Afghan war started, so they have their hands full unfortunately. North Korea however have China on their side. Hopefully this answer helps you a little.
No their totally against each other North Korea threatens to destroy South Korea and their hard work.
The policy of containment, or stopping the spread of Communism, caused America to help South Korea because it was being invaded by North Korea, which was communist
When North Korea asked for help from China, South Korea asked for the US's help, so they broke down the bridge between China and North Korea and sent reinforcements to South Korea
South Korea, since I'm American and nk isn't gonna help me out at all.
The US fought for South Korea. they were just to help South Korea because North Korea is invading them.
The Republic of Korea (aka South Korea).