South Korea to boost funding for U.S. troops under new accord -State Department

FILE PHOTO: The South Korean and American flags fly next to each other at Yongin, South Korea, August 23, 2016. Picture taken on August 23, 2016. Courtesy Ken Scar/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS

The spokeswoman said the agreement included a “negotiated meaningful increase in host nation support contributions,” but gave no further details. There are about 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea. More than 90% of Seoul’s contributions under the previous agreement went directly back into the South Korean economy, the spokeswoman added.

“Both sides will make a public announcement and hold a tentative signing ceremony after completing internal reporting procedures. The government will resolve to sign an agreement in a swift manner to resolve its vacuum that has lasted more than a year and contribute to strengthening the alliance,” the ministry added.

Washington reached agreement last month with Japan on its contribution for the stationing of U.S. forces there, keeping Tokyo’s annual costs steady at about $1.9 billion

South Korean arrogance towards North Korea may soon be to expensive to finance. One day soon South Korea will realize that Peace is FREE.

They have to. Slaves have no option other than comply to master's will.

Thanks

the US regime is a Giant War Machine that needs war and chaos to survive. they made sure other countries are poor by bombing or sanctioning them. they are the grim reaper of the world.

Uh, that’s not wise

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