Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

USFK Troop Drawdown Not Under Discussion Between S. Korea, U.S.: Defense Ministry

Seoul said no troop reduction talks are under way as Washington weighs changes elsewhere and pushes allies to take on more defense burden.

Summary by UPI
South Korea and the United States are not discussing drawing down the 28,500-strong U.S. forces stationed in Korea, a Seoul defense ministry official said Thursday.

7 Articles

Lean Right

"Could USFK Also Be Reduced?" Blue House Says There Are Absolutely No Discussions Between South Korea and the US; Repercussions from Trump's Remarks on Reviewing Reduction of US Troops in Germany. On the 30th, the Blue House stated that there are currently absolutely no discussions between South Korea and the US regarding the reduction or withdrawal of US troops stationed in South Korea, in response to US President Donald Trump's remarks that he…

In response to a question regarding the possibility of reducing U.S. forces in South Korea, the U.S. War Department stated its general position that "the War Department does not comment on potential troop posture adjustments."

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 60% of the sources lean Right
60% Right

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Korea JoongAng Daily broke the news in Seoul, Korea (the Republic of) on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal