Staying with the issue,... South Korea's presidential office has ruled out the possibility of sharply increasing the country's contribution toward the stationing of American soldiers on the peninsula.
The statement comes a matter of hours after President Trump insisted Seoul stump up more cash for the U.S. troop presence in the years ahead.
A spokesperson for the top office said Wednesday that the allies set the duration of their agreement to one year,… but that deadline can be extended by another twelve months if both sides agree.
He added the allies may agree to keep the deal at the current level after reviewing the need for an increase,… and that Seoul hopes Washington does not consider another hike as an "established fact."