A naval base on Jeju’s ‘Island of Peace’ is likely intended for U.S. forces.

Evidence

The South Korean government has also seized a delicate and rare volcanic beachfront in the heart of a beautiful seaside village on its “Island of Peace,” Jeju. Despite years of passionate struggle by Gangjeong villagers and supporters, the government has dynamited much of the beach to build a Korean naval base. Given that the U.S. military has access to all South Korean bases and operational control over South Korean forces, many suspect that the new base is intended for U.S. forces. — David Vine, Base Nation_ How U.S. Military Bases…, 216