U.S. Joint Chiefs vice chair nominee says USFK 'capabilities' come before 'numbers'

Christopher Mahoney, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that he would weigh U.S. troop levels in South Korea by the military’s ability to deter threats, not by the number of boots on the ground.

2025-09-12

U.S. remains committed to working with South Korea to secure peace

The United States has and will continue to work with South Korea to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, a Pentagon spokesperson said Thursday.

2023-06-30

Department of Defense cites threats in Indo-Pacific in requesting record budget

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cited threats and challenges posed by China and North Korea in requesting an increase in defense expenditures to a new record amount on Monday.

2023-03-14

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis receives Paik Sun-yup award

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis received the 8th Paik Sun-yup ROK-U.S. Alliance Award in a ceremony Tuesday in Washington for his contributions to bilateral relations and the security of the Korean Peninsula.

2021-05-05

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U.S. Joint Chiefs vice chair nominee says USFK 'capabilities' come before 'numbers'

U.S. remains committed to working with South Korea to secure peace

Department of Defense cites threats in Indo-Pacific in requesting record budget

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis receives Paik Sun-yup award