No Agreement Reached With South Korea On Payment For U.S. Troops

The transcript discusses ongoing negotiations between the US and South Korea over the cost of US troops stationed in South Korea. The US is reportedly seeking $5 billion, a significant increase from the previous agreement. The current agreement, where South Korea pays $924 million, expires at the end of the year. There are about 28,000 US troops in South Korea, primarily to deter aggression. The Pentagon denied reports of troop withdrawal threats by President Trump. Negotiations are set to resume in January.

What is the reported amount the US is seeking from South Korea for troop costs?

• $5 billion

• $924 million

• $2 billion

• $1 billion

Who is the US chief negotiator mentioned in the discussions?

• John Bolton

• Mike Pompeo

• Donald Trump

• James Duhart

How much did South Korea agree to pay in March for the US troops?

• $1.5 billion

• $5 billion

• $3 billion

• $924 million

What is the primary mission of the US troops stationed in South Korea?

• Training local forces

• Deterring aggression

• Conducting military exercises

• Providing humanitarian aid

When are the negotiations on the cost-sharing agreement scheduled to resume?

• December

• February

• January

• March