Page "Foreign relations of South Korea" Paragraph 29

In 1967, South Korea obliged the mutual defense treaty, by sending a large combat troop contingent to support the United States in the Vietnam War.

The U. S. Eighth Army, Seventh Air Force, and U. S. Naval Forces Korea are stationed in South Korea.

The two nations have strong economic, diplomatic, and military ties, although they have at times disagreed with regard to policies towards North Korea, and with regard to some of South Korea's industrial activities that involve usage of rocket or nuclear technology.

There had also been strong anti-American sentiment during certain periods, which has largely moderated in the modern day.