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U.S. Considers Troop Cut in South Korea, Raising Concerns Over Alliance Commitment

U.S. Considers Troop Cut in South Korea, Raising Concerns Over Alliance Commitment

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The United States’ reported consideration of a U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) troop drawdown is raising eyebrows in South Korea as the reduction, if realized, could affect deterrence against a muscle-flexing North Korea and be construed as a sign of a diminished security commitment to South Korea. President Donald Trump’s [...]

S. Korean Navy Training Group Arrives at U.S. Port to Mark 70th Alliance Anniv.

S. Korean Navy Training Group Arrives at U.S. Port to Mark 70th Alliance Anniv.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean Navy cruise training group, including 151 naval cadets, arrived at a port in Maryland on Monday, for a visit to mark the 70th anniversary of the alliance between South Korea and the United States. ROKS Hansando (ATH-81), a training ship, and ROKS Hwacheon (AOE-59), a combat [...]