Well you still haven't addressed the main point I brought: Why do Japanese and Koreans bitch at eachother when you are so alike?
It is my understanding that certain Korean corporations, like Samsung, are very competitive on the global stage. They also supported us in Vietnam with troops, and have supported us in nearly every war. This "jinx" attitude you speak of is an example of what I called childish behavior.
Now, I understand the Korean outlash against Japanese refusal to apologize for war crimes is quite intense. It is drastic, I agree with you there. But your country and Korea should be able to talk this out reasonably and compromise. Give an official apology, agree to a free trade agreement, sign an independent military alliance linking korea-japan, etc. etc. there's infinite ways you two nations can solve this. Instead, it's Korea and Japan saying "I'm better than YOU!" to eachother back and forth like morons. Germany gave billions of dollars to Israel in reparations; I don't see why it's so hard for Japan and Korea to become friends.
I agree we should remove our troops from Korea. We should also remove our troops from Japan. Both countries are capable of defending themselves. There is no reason for America to get involved in any Asian war. If North Korea wants to fight South Korea or if Japan wants to fight China, let them do what they will. No skin off American ass.