Archive · 23 May 2025
South Korea Denies Talks with US on Troop Withdrawal
South Korea is saying they haven't talked to the United States about removing any US soldiers from their country.
The US has about 28,500 soldiers there to help protect South Korea from North Korea.
This response came after a newspaper article said the US was thinking about moving some troops.
South Korea says the US troops help keep the peace and stability in the region.
Both countries are still working together closely, and South Korea is paying more to help cover the costs of having the troops there.
South Korea denies any discussions with the US regarding potential troop withdrawals.
The statement was made in response to a Wall Street Journal report.
The US stations around 28,500 troops in South Korea.
South Korea and the US signed a cost-sharing agreement last year.
US Forces Korea contributes to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
- Who
- South Korea, United States, US Forces Korea
- What
- No discussion on withdrawing US troops
- When
- No talks yet
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- To deter North Korean aggression and provocations and maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
- Troop Presence
- Approximately 28,500 US troops stationed in South Korea
- South Korea's Stance
- No talks about troop withdrawal with the US
- Alliance Commitment
- Close cooperation to strengthen the role of US Forces Korea
- Cost-Sharing Agreement
- South Korea increased contribution by 8.3% to $1.1 billion for 2026
