US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says



News US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says Democrat Andy Kim emphasizes role of US forces in countering North Korea following report that Pentagon weighing changes Jooheon Kim May 29, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A U.S. soldier throwing a practice grenade \| Image: U.S. Forces Korea via Facebook (April 14, 2025) A U.S. senator has voiced opposition to any reduction in U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) without coordination with South Korea, following a report that the Pentagon is considering decreasing the number of troops stationed on the peninsula to deter North Korean attack. “I would oppose any substantial cuts that are done without deep consultation with Congress as well as our South Korean partners,” Democrat Andy Kim said during a press conference with ROK media on Wednesday. A U.S. senator has voiced opposition to any reduction in U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) without coordination with South Korea, following a report that the Pentagon is considering decreasing the number of troops stationed on the peninsula to deter North Korean attack. “I would oppose any substantial cuts that are done without deep consultation with Congress as well as our South Korean partners,” Democrat Andy Kim said during a press conference with ROK media on Wednesday. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says

Democrat Andy Kim emphasizes role of US forces in countering North Korea following report that Pentagon weighing changes

Jooheon Kim May 29, 2025

US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says

A U.S. soldier throwing a practice grenade | Image: U.S. Forces Korea via Facebook (April 14, 2025)

A U.S. senator has voiced opposition to any reduction in U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) without coordination with South Korea, following a report that the Pentagon is considering decreasing the number of troops stationed on the peninsula to deter North Korean attack.

“I would oppose any substantial cuts that are done without deep consultation with Congress as well as our South Korean partners,” Democrat Andy Kim said during a press conference with ROK media on Wednesday.

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