US EditionUS Is Leaving Open the Possibility of a Troop Drawdown in South Korea
- Two senior U.S. Defense officials indicated in Singapore that the possibility of scaling back American troop levels in South Korea is still being considered.
- This position follows the Trump administration's ongoing assessment of its military presence needed to counter China in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The officials emphasized that no final decision has been made about the current deployment of 28,500 U.S. Troops in South Korea, and any adjustment would optimize defense against Pyongyang and deter China.
- One official said the troop footprint would be "optimized to defend against Pyongyang and deter China," highlighting strategic priorities expressed during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's attendance at the Shangri-La dialogue.
- The potential force adjustment indicates the U.S. Aims to balance its long-term commitment to Seoul's defense with credible deterrence against Chinese aggression in the region.
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