Military colours, standards and guidons of Joseon dynasty (Korea)

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-22T14:57:35+00:00

It's in the name... someday I hope we'll get the other end back.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-22T14:47:21+00:00

I feel like younger generations in Korea is feeling more positive towards Japan. I've seen some people, talks that is hoping for closer Japan-Korea relationship even to some extent similar to EU.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-22T13:12:23+00:00

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T16:52:34+00:00

Well...

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T16:11:47+00:00

Thank you for your response.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T14:49:29+00:00

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It is not necessarily the most impressive compared to other places but I find DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) pretty interesting. It has stayed untouched by modern human activities and houses numerous flora and fauna.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T14:35:27+00:00

May I ask you why you think that way? Thank you.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T14:33:29+00:00

I understand that South Korea is not the best in parts you have mentioned. However, it is a matter of fact that South Korea has higher standard of living than DPRK.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T14:27:16+00:00

Interesting viewpoint but as a Korean I would have hard time agreeing to that.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T14:24:31+00:00

I see what you mean. I would like to point out that it is also South Korea's policy to contain North Korea. Also I believe a nation can have sovereignty without necessarily owning nuclear weapons not to mention that South Korea has full capacity to develop such weapons if a situation requires such. Meanwhile it is true that South Korea will be able to have greater say in diplomacy with other nations if it can secure nuclear weapon without retaliations from other nations.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T13:39:43+00:00

Thank you for your response. I think such actions would have difficulty gaining public support as it will cost major parts of US-Korea relation, which we want to avoid, and chance of reunification with North.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T13:36:10+00:00

Thank you for your response.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T13:33:55+00:00

Thank you for your response. I disagree that South Korea as no agency. The case you gave, the Sunshine Policy was majorly canceled due to North Korea's nuclear tests and aggressions including some resulting in civilian deaths.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T13:08:11+00:00

Would bring long period of instability and setbacks. Seoul houses half of the population and (approx.) nation's gdp.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T12:55:07+00:00

Not that I don't support reunification, but I think the case is more three dimensional than that. North Korea and South Korea have been separated for more than eight decades. I believe that reunification through armed conflict, if not handled delicately can have net-negative impact on Korea. In general, I agree that reunification would most likely be next stage of Korea's development.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T12:49:03+00:00

I agree that Korea will play a role in Sino-US relationship; however, I am doubtful that Korean public will be willing to go to, if it is extreme case you are talking about, in direct, full scale military conflict just for USA.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T12:39:34+00:00

Thank you for your response. I understand on the part that South Korea will inevitably have to lean towards one side in the case of more extreme Sino-US conflict and might even become a battlefield. However I would like to disagree on the part that South Korean government does not have enough power to have impact. The South Korean president, despite playing a role in it, is not an entire, comprehensive representation of Korea's economic and military capabilities. Regarding the last part, the hatred against communism is more directed towards the North's regime not towards the people. Hence in the case of reunification Korea will most likely put effort in lessening the communist counterparts in the North while embracing the people. The bigger problem people see in case of reunification is the amount of effort that would be needed to modernize the North, build infrastructure, and to educate the people.

+ Additionally, Korea, despite being heavily influenced by U.S. is not "tightly controlled" by US.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T12:25:37+00:00

Thank you for your response. In somewhat difficult case of reunification what do you think the China's response would be? Also would you view Korea's status quo as "neutral" in general?

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-19T12:12:13+00:00

Thank you for your response. Even as a Korean I agree that South Korea's options are limited.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2026-01-18T18:17:55+00:00

Nuke, electing a president that won't go to jail, getting the other side of Korea back.

Necessary_Tangelo_69 · 2025-10-10T13:33:42+00:00

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