The Construction of Military Prostitution in South Korea during the U.S. Military Rule, 1945-1948.

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  • Author(s): Lee, Na Young
  • Source:
    Feminist Studies. Fall2007, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p453-481. 29p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      SEX work; CONSTITUTIONS; SEX industry; MILITARY bases; UNITED States. Army. Corps of Engineers; UNITED States. Dept. of Defense
    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED States; SOUTH Korea; JAPAN
    • Abstract:
      This article discusses the construction of military prostitution in South Korea during the U.S. military rules 1945-1948. Since September 1945 when the 24th Army Corps led by General John R. Hodge, arrived to accept the transfer of power over Korea from the Japanese empire, U.S. soldiers stationed on military bases have had a significant presence in Korean society. The presence of prostitutes around military bases and the state regulation of sex workers who serve soldiers have been common features of European, U.S., and Asian military systems. Officially, U.S. Department of Defense policy prohibits prostitution in areas under its control. The policy of prohibition was intended to protect the "efficiency, health, and welfare of the Army and Navy.