Trump shows intention to make defense cost-sharing 'package' deal with allies

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday that his administration will make the defense cost-sharing issue a part of negotiations for a "package" deal with U.S. allies and others over trade and other bilateral matters.

2025-04-10

Trump's inaugural signals South Korea not a priority in U.S. foreign policy shift

President Donald Trump's inauguration speech signaled a bold and unilateral shift in U.S. foreign policy, while the lack of mention of the South Korea-U.S alliance signals a potential sidelining of Seoul in critical issues.

2025-01-23

Parliamentary committee passes motion on ratification of S. Korea-U.S. defense cost deal

The parliamentary foreign affairs committee on Thursday passed a motion requesting parliamentary approval for the ratification of a new defense cost-sharing deal between Korea and the United States.

2024-11-28

Korea, U.S. sign defense cost-sharing deal on eve of U.S. election

Korea and the United States formally signed a defense cost-sharing agreement Monday, as Seoul seeks to speed up its domestic ratification procedure to ensure the stable stationing of American troops here ahead of the U.S. elections.

2024-11-04

Korea had 'constructive' defense cost-sharing talks with U.S.: Official

South Korea had “constructive” talks with the United States this week to advance the negotiations for determining Seoul's share of the cost for the upkeep of American troops here, a Seoul official said Friday.

2024-09-27

Fourth round of USFK cost-sharing talks wrap up in Seoul

South Korea and the United States ended Thursday their fourth round of negotiations on determining how much Seoul should shoulder for stationing American troops here, officials said.

2024-06-27

U.S. says it will work toward 'mutually acceptable' defense cost-sharing deal with Korea

The United States is working with South Korea to reach a "mutually acceptable" agreement in their negotiations on sharing the cost of stationing its troops in South Korea, its delegation for the talks said Friday.

2024-05-24

Rate increases, 'Trump risk' at heart of second round of USFK cost sharing talks

The second round of negotiations for the 12th Special Measures Agreement (SMA) to determine South Korea's share of the costs for stationing U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) after 2026 was held in Seoul on Tuesday.

2024-05-21

U.S. negotiator arrives to seal deal on defense cost sharing with Seoul

Linda Sprecht arrived in Korea for the 12th Special Measures Agreement negotiations to determine the balance of cost sharing for the USFK deployment.

2024-05-19

Seoul may accept Jakarta's reduced contribution to fighter jet project

Korea's state arms procurement agency signaled on Wednesday that it might accept Indonesia's request to cut its pledged contribution to the KF-21 fighter jet project in return for fewer technology transfers.

2024-05-08

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