Trump claims South Korea would pay $10bn annually for US troops under his presidency.

In a recent interview, Donald Trump claimed that if he were president, South Korea would pay $10 billion annually for the stationing of U.S. troops, referring to the country as a "money machine." His comments come after the U.S. and South Korea finalized a new five-year cost-sharing agreement, which requires Seoul to increase its contributions. Trump criticized President Biden for reducing his previous demand of $5 billion per year for defense costs.

October 16, 2024
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