Expenses for staying in the U.S. Army in Korea Discussions between the two governments The conclusion of the year is uncertain Dec. 5 19:14
The US and South Korea government talks about the expenses of the US military stationed in South Korea next year will be held in Washington, and the gap between the US that demands a significant increase in the burden on the Korean side and South Korea that disagrees with this is filled It seems that it was not, and Korean officials explain that it can be concluded by the end of the year.
The United States and South Korea have been discussing the costs of the US military stationed in South Korea next year since September, and the fourth round of discussions was held in Washington for two days until April 4.
According to the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korean side stressed in consultations that a fair, rational and mutually acceptable agreement should be derived.
On the other hand, according to the Korean Union News, the US side is newly demanding burdens such as labor costs for American troops and expenses for supporting families, and the burden amount demanded by the Korean side is more than five times that of the past. is.
On the other hand, the Korean side was disappointing that the existing framework should be maintained, and it seems that the gap between the two sides was not filled.
An official from the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the US and South Korea are expected to discuss again in the middle of this month, but it is unpredictable whether they can be concluded within the year.
Concerning the cost of US troops stationed in South Korea, there are also concerns from both the US and South Korea that they might endanger the alliance if the Korean side is asked to increase the burden significantly.