Trump signals possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is weighing a possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, with a decision to be made over “the next short period of time” after he decried European allies over a lack of support for the Iran war.

2026-04-30

국방부, 최전방 병력 75% 감축 추진… AI가 병력 대체할 수 있을까

South Korea's front line troops could be slashed by nearly 75 percent in the next decade or two, a move which may be inevitable considering the declining military personnel numbers.

2026-04-27

Defense Ministry plans to slash front line troops by 75%, but can AI replace soldiers?

South Korea's front line troops could be slashed by nearly 75 percent in the next decade or two, a move which may be inevitable considering the declining military personnel numbers.

2026-04-20

U.S. expected to complete global force posture review late summer or early fall: Official

The United States' review on its global force posture is expected to be completed late summer or early fall, a senior U.S. official said Monday, vowing efforts to ensure that there will be no security gaps in the event of a troop level adjustment.

2025-06-24

Can Trump end the war after Kim’s troop dispatch?

For Kim, this winter should be a time to prepare to return to the negotiating table with Trump rather than participate in the Ukraine war.

2024-11-10

China’s dilemma from the troop dispatch (KOR)

China must act, not talk, if it really wants to be called a superpower.

2024-11-05

China’s dilemma from the troop dispatch

China must act, not talk, if it really wants to be called a superpower.

2024-11-04

South Korea tells North Korea that its troops are in Russia on loudspeaker broadcast

South Korea confirmed North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia on loudspeaker broadcasts.

2024-10-21

Defense Ministry acknowledges likelihood of U.S. troop reduction

No mention was made about keeping the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) at its current size during a bilateral defense chiefs’ meeting earlier this month because the U.S. government is “flexibly adjusting” its troop deployments abroad...

2020-10-27

White House instructed negotiators to 'hint' to Seoul that Trump may withdraw troops: book

The White House National Security Council instructed its negotiators in November to "hint" to South Korean officials that President Donald Trump could reduce troop levels on the peninsula if the ally did not increase its payments to...

2020-08-12

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