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Local reports that the U.S. Department of Defense has proposed a reduction plan for US troops in the White House. It reflects President Trump's request to get more money from South Korea, but he says it is unlikely.

This is a report from correspondent Son Seok-min in Washington.

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Wall Street Journal cited US military officials and reported in March that the Pentagon presented several ideas to the White House, including plans to cut the US military's current capacity of 28,500.

These comments are said to be part of a comprehensive review of how the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff relocates and reduces the size of US troops around the world.

According to the Wall Street Journal, there was a disagreement over the US-ROK defense spending share between the United States and South Korea.

However, sources from the government confirmed that since March, when the report was specified, the Trump administration has not officially notified the USFK reduction plan.

In addition, the US troops deployed in Korea, such as armored and fire brigades, were also confirmed to stay until November, so it was reported that it was not in line with the current situation.

The Wall Street Journal also said the decision to cut US troops in the Trump administration has not been made.

The US Congress also passed a defense law last year that would not allow US troops to be cut, unless necessary for US interests or if North Korea's threats have diminished or if it has been consulted with South Korea.