True, but there is large probolem:
There is substantial number of South koreans that pretty much hate Americans. They are mostly young people, antionalists that demand unification, even under communism.
READ THIS:
The Evolution in anti-Americanism in South Korea: From
Ideologically Embedded to Socially Constructed:
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/korean/ksaa/conference/papers/07NicoleRisse.PDF
Excerpt:
During the last decade, anti-Americanism has gained popularity due to across
the board factors, which affect the common folk: the economic crisis, American
pressure on the Korean government to open the Korean market, and the antipathy
towards a growing influence of American culture which threatens the existence of
Korean traditions. This new trend of anti-Americanism is implied when talking about
socially constructed anti-Americanism because a greater part of the Korean
population shares the sentiment in opposition to a few students and scholars during
the Cold War period. Another difference is that during the Cold War period but
particularly during the 1980s, the expression of anti-Americanism was much more
outspoken and violent than today although it was not supported (at least not openly)
by the majority of the people. These days, many more people criticise the U.S.
without expressing it violently any more. What is the significance of violence or lack
of here? Korea is no longer a developing country, but rather a major economic power;
materialism and capitalism have taken over, and Korea, as well as the Korean people,
wants to be treated as an equal. Although many people oppose a strong American
influence and wish to be seen as equal, they have for the most part matured beyond
violent clashes. Hence, anti-Americanism has reached a higher intellectual level
where people try not to be as emotional but more rational, expressing their feelings
and critiques rather with words than with acts of violence
The Chinese like to think they take the long view of such things. Certainly it would cost the Skors a fortune, but they would have little choice but to pay for reunification, it is a national prerogative.
And once it was done, from the Chinese point of view, they would finally be rid of an annoying threat on their border than has troubled them for almost 60 years.
Winning the friendship and huge markets of all of Korea and only losing a pestiferous, dishonorable, thieving and treacherous Kim sounds like a really good deal for them.
And from the US point of view, Korea would be unoffensive, maintaining a form of democratic government acceptable to both the US and China, and also keeping trade ties with the rest of the world. And if Korea is happy with China, far be it from us to stand in their way.