This paper was written to analyze the controversy over the deployment ofTHAAD systems by the USFK (U.S. Forces in Korea) applying theories ofrumor and confirmation bias. It used reports of the South Korean newspapersas sources for analyses. It found out that the arguments that were raisedagainst the deployment of the THAAD systems were started by rumors andstrengthened by confirmation biases.South Korea should recognize the serious side effects of rumors especiallyon national security issues such as this controversy and try not to repeatthe same mistakes in the future. It should develop a more appropriateconcept for its ballistic missile defense and enhance actual capabilities ofthe defense through the close cooperation with the U.S including thedeployment of the THAAD. Most of all, South Korea should do its best tostrengthen its alliance with the U.S., while recognizing the limitation of itssecurity cooperation or strategic partnership with China as a lesson of thisTHAAD controversy.
This paper was written to analyze the controversy over the deployment ofTHAAD systems by the USFK (U.S. Forces in Korea) applying theories ofrumor and confirmation bias. It used reports of the South Korean newspapersas sources for analyses. It found out that the arguments that were raisedagainst the deployment of the THAAD systems were started by rumors andstrengthened by confirmation biases.South Korea should recognize the serious side effects of rumors especiallyon national security issues such as this controversy and try not to repeatthe same mistakes in the future. It should develop a more appropriateconcept for its ballistic missile defense and enhance actual capabilities ofthe defense through the close cooperation with the U.S including thedeployment of the THAAD. Most of all, South Korea should do its best tostrengthen its alliance with the U.S., while recognizing the limitation of itssecurity cooperation or strategic partnership with China as a lesson of thisTHAAD controversy.
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