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In the past, the United States kept a large number of troops in Asia to contain the Soviet Union and to maintain its influence. Although there have been suggestions that there should be a reduction in the size of US forces with the end of the Cold War, the United States has made it clear that it will keep a military presence in the Asian region.
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Jung-Ik, K. (1996). Possible Evolution of the US—ROK Military Relationship. In: The Future of the US-Republic of Korea Military Relationship. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13910-1_6
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