[LiberalsWorstNightmare]

There are probably more American civilians in South Korea than Americans in uniform. (America, by and large, is quite ignorant about the existence of a large overseas expatriate American population, such as 40,000 Americans in Japan alone who are not military). [They are expatriates, not 'ex-patriots', i.e. they are not traitors, they are on business or study or missionary or travel overseas!] Everytime we think about war deaths in S. Korea brought on by North Korea, we often think only about US military. They are not the only souls on the planet who are priceless. There are thousands other American civilians, and yes, millions of South Korean civilians, all in the line of fire.

[katana]

I am not sure about the specific numbers but am sure you are right. If you count the non-military expatriates, the numbers in the region are huge. If the expected massed artillery barrage, tunnel invasion, and parachute drops start the hew and cry to protect our people will overwhelm any hesitation over the means.

[Quix]

Quite so. I have a number of dearly loved expat friends & Christian Brothers & Sisters in Korea and a lot of other countries besides Taiwan and China.

Interestingly, a growing number of them have moved and are moving to Shanghai.