U.S. Wants South Korea To Pay A Lot More For American Troops

The transcript discusses a cost-sharing deal between the US and South Korea, where South Korea is paying $924 million for US military personnel. The US is reportedly asking South Korea to increase its contribution by 500% to $4.7 billion for 2020. While the Trump administration has not confirmed this request, Defense Secretary Mark Esper stated that South Korea is capable of paying more. The US-South Korea alliance is strong, with 28,500 US troops stationed in South Korea to deter aggression. The current deal expires in December, and South Korea's defense minister mentioned readiness to set expenditure at a reasonable level.

How much is South Korea currently paying for the US military presence?

• $500 million

• $924 million

• $1.5 billion

• $2 billion

What is the proposed increase in South Korea's contribution for 2020?

• 500%

• 400%

• 300%

• 200%

Who mentioned that South Korea is capable of paying more for defense costs?

• The US Ambassador to South Korea

• South Korea's Defense Minister

• Defense Secretary Mark Esper

• President Trump

When does the current US-South Korea cost-sharing deal expire?

• End of January

• End of December

• End of November

• End of February

What is South Korea's stance on future defense expenditure negotiations?

• They are ready to negotiate at a reasonable level

• They refuse to pay more

• They want to decrease their contribution

• They have not commented on it