U.S. And South Korea Talks Break Down Over Defense Costs

The transcript discusses the negotiations between the US and South Korea over the cost of maintaining US troops in South Korea. The US wants South Korea to increase its financial contribution significantly. Despite South Korea's current payment of $924 million, the US is pushing for a 500% increase to $4.7 billion. US Defense Secretary Mark Esper believes South Korea can afford this increase. However, there are significant differences in the proposals from both sides, and the current agreement expires at the end of December.

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