Seoul sets up task forces for working-level talks with U.S. on nuclear subs, uranium rights, defense costs

The presidential office said Sunday it has established task force teams to support Korea's working-level negotiations with the United States on nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment and Korea's share of defense costs.

2025-12-07

Negotiations over tariffs, Alaska LNG project to begin next week, U.S. treasury secretary says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced trade talks with Korea, linking tariffs and defense costs, as Korea considers investment in Alaska LNG project.

2025-04-17

Korea had 'constructive' defense cost-sharing talks with U.S.: Official

South Korea had “constructive” talks with the United States this week to advance the negotiations for determining Seoul's share of the cost for the upkeep of American troops here, a Seoul official said Friday.

2024-09-27

Fourth round of USFK cost-sharing talks wrap up in Seoul

South Korea and the United States ended Thursday their fourth round of negotiations on determining how much Seoul should shoulder for stationing American troops here, officials said.

2024-06-27

U.S. says it will work toward 'mutually acceptable' defense cost-sharing deal with Korea

The United States is working with South Korea to reach a "mutually acceptable" agreement in their negotiations on sharing the cost of stationing its troops in South Korea, its delegation for the talks said Friday.

2024-05-24

Rate increases, 'Trump risk' at heart of second round of USFK cost sharing talks

The second round of negotiations for the 12th Special Measures Agreement (SMA) to determine South Korea's share of the costs for stationing U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) after 2026 was held in Seoul on Tuesday.

2024-05-21

Trump signals defense cost-sharing deal overhaul with Korea if he gets reelected

In a déjà vu moment for Koreans, former U.S. President Donald Trump insinuated in a recent interview that the United States could withdraw American troops stationed in Korea if Seoul does not pay up more to support them.

2024-05-02

Trump suggests withdrawing troops if Korea does not pay more for USFK

Former President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States could pull out its troops stationed in South Korea if the country does not make more financial contributions to support them, U.S. magazine TIME reported Tuesday.

2024-05-01

It’s just an agreement, not a treaty (KOR)

The defense cost-sharing the Yoon administration wants to conclude early may become a nightmare later.

2024-02-21

It’s just an agreement, not a treaty