Notice of U.S. Forces in Korea "Korean staff also taking leave"
The U.S. forces stationed in South Korea have reported that despite talks between the two governments about the cost of stationing, it is likely that Koreans working at bases etc. may be on leave from April, and pressure to proceed with talks There is a view that it has been applied.
Concerning the burden of US military troops in South Korea, the United States has sought a significant increase, while South Korea has been reluctant and talks between the two governments have been difficult.
Under these circumstances, the U.S. military reported on May 29 that Koreans working at bases and the like from April 1 may be temporarily suspended. There are approximately 9,000 Korean employees nationwide, and no salary is paid during leave.
The U.S. military says, "If the South Koreans don't pay for employment, they will run out of US labor costs."
According to a Korean news agency, Union News, "It seems that pressure appears to be imposing pressure on South Korea over the burden of US military stationing. Some criticisms have been made that Korean workers are taken hostage." .
As the US military is stationed, the US and South Korea talks are attracting attention as the Trump administration is expected to seek an increase in the burden of negotiations.