1. For SOUTH KOREA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For SOUTH KOREA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How many U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea? For how many years have we had troops there? When did South Korea begin paying part of the cost?
c) Approximately what percent of the cost does South Korea pay for the U.S. military presence there?
d) Why has South Korea agreed to pay more for the U.S. military presence there?
e) Why is it in South Korea’s best interest to pay their fair share? (What is the purpose of our military presence there? - Why are we there?)
f) From “Background’: President Trump has frequently called on Washington’s allies to increase their military spending and earlier this month pointed out again that U.S. forces in South Korea were “very expensive.” He has insisted South Korea (and others) should pay more, noting that many have strong economies are are able to do so. He has questioned why American taxpayers should foot the bill for protecting other countries, while acknowledging it is also a benefit to the U.S.
Do you support President Trump’s efforts to get our allies to pay their fair share? Why or why not? - Explain your answer.