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December 09, 2024
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US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election

Agreement outlines cost-sharing for US troop presence to counter North Korea, as Seoul braces for Harris or Trump

The U.S. and South Korea formally signed their new defense cost-sharing deal on Monday, a move that appears aimed at Trump-proofing the alliance built to deter North Korea as American voters head to the polls.

Seoul also signaled its intent to “respond appropriately” no matter who wins the U.S. election on Tuesday, though experts anticipated bigger changes to DPRK policy if the former president returns to office.

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