ABSTRACT
Korea has spent much of the last century under foreign domination, and Koreans place great value on preserving things that are distinctively Korean and that highlight the accomplishments of the Korean people. The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the governments of the United States and the Republic of Korea establishes environmental governing standards (EGS) for Korea (USFK 1997) that U.S. forces are committed to follow. These include the inventory and preservation of natural and cultural resources in areas under their control. However, the Cold War never ended on the Korean Peninsula, and the need for security and military preparedness is intense. In this context, the Integrated Ecosystem Databases for the Republic of Korea (IEDROK) geographic information system (GIS) is a tool designed to aid U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) planners and resource managers in meeting their SOFA obligations in support of their military mission.
