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The strategic relations between South Korea and the United States started with the opening of the Cold War, and the two countries maintained cordial bilateral relations throughout the Cold War era. They are still seeking to reassure each other by announcing statements of firm resolution, discussing all bilateral issues and consulting one another on decisions beforehand.
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Jung-Ik, K. (1996). The United States—Republic of Korea Strategic Relationship, 1945–93. In: The Future of the US-Republic of Korea Military Relationship. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13910-1_2
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