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1 year ago4 points(+0/-0/+4Score on mirror)1 child
All the rest of the countries after World War II: We're free, right? You said you freed us, so we're free to do as we wish?
USA: Not exactly. You must do what we tell you. But sure, freedom or whatever.
Korea after WWII: We understand that we are a vassal state. Our president bows his head to your government every morning. Your wish is our command. We understand that our survival depends upon us being loyal vassals.
USA: Not exactly. You must do what we tell you. But sure, freedom or whatever.
Korea after WWII: We understand that we are a vassal state. Our president bows his head to your government every morning. Your wish is our command. We understand that our survival depends upon us being loyal vassals.
The cost was their sovereignty, but the alternative was much worse...