Renewal of Defense Agreement between South Korea and the U.S.

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
South Korea appoints Lee Tae-woo to head rushed negotiations for defense agreement renewal with the U.S. ahead of Trump's potential return to the White House. Previous negotiations saw disagreements over South Korea's contributions to U.S. defense costs.

Key Points

  • Appointment of Lee Tae-woo to lead negotiations for defense agreement renewal
  • Trump called for a 500% increase in South Korea's contributions
  • Previous negotiations led to a 13.9% increase in South Korea's payments
  • Disagreements over the defense cost-sharing have led to furloughs of Korean employees working for USFK

Pros

  • Ensuring stable housing conditions for U.S. troops in South Korea
  • Maintaining a strong alliance between South Korea and the U.S.

Cons

  • Disagreements over the amount South Korea should contribute to U.S. defense costs