Revisiting the Issue of US Military Prostitution and Culture of Militarism in Post Korean War

This article describes three subjects: first, exclusive culture relating to prostitution on US military camps, second, indigenization of militaristic culture and gender bias, third, overcoming hostility within Christianity. Due to a lack of awareness and information about mechanism of prostitution on US camps, it is important to draw the attention of the public to this subject. It shows how indigenization of militarism and gender bias in Korea increase hostility and exclusivism. The article stresses the necessity of pursuing a culture of life-centered hospitality within Christianity as well as in society. In order to break down barriers toward the other and to promote awareness of peace and reconciliation with each other and to increase hospitality and to decrease hostility, we need an alternative climate and to transform the culture of militarism. It warns against militarism driven by right wing nationalistic orientation and the capitalistic interest of a minority group. Performance of gender justice in an intersectional way is important to create a new perception of masculinity and femininity by militarism driven culture in Korea. It concludes with a look ahead to what the study of militaristic culture may still bring, and seeks a permanent peace treaty and reconciliation within the Korean peninsula.