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Why did the United States support South Korea after World War II?

South Korea had a democratic government.
South Korea had military bases for attacking China.
South Korea was an important Asian trading partner.
South Korea was close to US military forces in Japan.

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In Response the United States fearing Russia would control and spread communism to the entire peninsula and the south pacific, sent troops into South Korea to support the Republic of Korea's military forces.

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Answer:

south korea was close to the us military forces in japan

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