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The US House and Senate agreed on a defense-rights law that said USFK would remain at the current level of 28,500 and cannot withdraw. President Trump, who has mentioned the possibility of withdrawing US troops in connection with the defense contribution negotiations, also said he would sign the bill immediately.

Washington's correspondent Sohn Sok-min reports.

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This is a bill for next year's defense budget as agreed by the US Senate.

The first mention of a major ally, South Korea, stipulated that the USFK prohibit the reduction to less than the current level of 28,500.

He also nailed the withdrawal of US troops from Korea.

He checks President Trump, who says he willing to pay a lot of money, and which he intends to link with the withdrawal or defense cost negotiations.

[Trump / U.S. President (Last 4th): We can discuss. To stay in Korea, Korea must share defense costs more fairly. ]

As for the ongoing contribution negotiations, the House of Representatives also accepted a Senate bill that would require negotiations with a common interest and mutual respect as Korea is making a significant contribution.

In the recognition of denuclearization negotiations, the government must pursue ongoing diplomatic solutions and end-of-war efforts, but it also mentions recent provocations by North Korea and adds that this action doubts its commitment to a diplomatic solution.

Trump was pleased with his commitments to border security and space budgets, and said he would immediately sign a historical bill.

The bills of defense, agreed by the House and Senate, are voted on and signed by President Trump.