U.S. Forces residing in South Korea pays for stationing
The U.S. and South Korean governments talked about the costs of the U.S. military stationed in South Korea in Washington, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued the talks, although the level of understanding was widespread and differences in positions remained. Then revealed.
The United States and South Korean government representatives agreed to hold a sixth round of talks over the two days from the 14th, after the initial agreement had not been reached on the cost of the US military stationed in South Korea. I did it in
South Korean media has said in previous negotiations that the Trump administration is asking the Korean side for a substantial burden of about $ 5 billion a year, more than five times the current level. , He said, that he was not stuck with the numbers being reported.
According to the announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, the discussions have broadened the mutual understanding, but there are still differences in positions.
The two countries will continue to work closely together to reach a mutually acceptable agreement as soon as possible and to contribute to the US-ROK alliance.
The United States is urging countries to contribute in the Strait of Hormuz, etc., as tensions in the Middle East continue, and South Korea wants to draw on the United States in discussions on stationing costs while considering how to respond to this. It seems to be.
The United States and South Korea have been paying attention as the Trump administration is expected to seek an increase in the burden of US troops on stationing costs.