article_snippet: While most South Koreans look at the US presence favorably, America infuriates some leftists because of America role in Korea's turbulent modern history.
article_snippet: Pro-American: While North Korea is one of America's strongest allies in Asia, there are factions of the country that are against the strong US military presence.
article_snippet: Above, US-North Korea alliance supporters .
article_snippet: While South Korea is one of the U.S.'s closest Asian allies, America has been partially blamed for the severing of Korea into two countries.
article_snippet: However, the strong the U.S. military presence in South Korean has led to negative sentiments from some citizens who oppose reliance on the West.
article_snippet: Still, South Korea remains one of the most pro-American populations in the world. 
article_snippet: According to a 2013 poll, 77 per cent of South Koreans surveyed said they approved of President Obama's leadership.