Problem
A. According to the Global Nonviolent Action Database and the LA Times Article, what was life like for Koreans under President Chun Do Hwan? What responsibility did the United States have for his administration according to the LA Times?
B. According to the 2005 Washington Times article, explain the stance of both older and younger South Koreans in either removing or keeping the statue of American general, Douglas MacArthur.
C. According to the 2013 Washington Times article, what is the primary reason younger South Koreans are hesitant to support reunification with North Korea? Explain.
D. How do both the Washington Times articles portray younger South Koreans' perspectives of the United States? Is it positive or negative? Explain. What role do you think the U.S. support of authoritarian regimes might have on that perspective?
E. What is the symbolism of Koreans rejecting the MacArthur statue? How does it reflect modern concerns over US influence in Korea?