Why does the US continue to keep troops stationed in South Korea? Select two options.to monitor activities in Chinato assist South Korea with economic growthto strengthen the alliance with South Koreato demonstrate military capabilities to Russiato defend the peninsula from outside aggression
Answer
A
to monitor activities in China
B
to assist South Korea with economic growth
C
to strengthen the alliance with South Korea
D
to demonstrate military capabilities to Russia
E
to defend the peninsula from outside aggression
Explanation
U.S. troops remain in South Korea to support the U.S.–South Korea alliance and help deter an attack on the peninsula. Their presence is intended to defend South Korea from outside aggression, especially the threat posed by North Korea; it is not primarily for economic assistance or monitoring China.
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