Following months of similar comments demanding South Korea contribute more money to the U.S.-ROK defense alliance on the peninsula, President Donald Trump on Wednesday went a step further, implying that the South should pay the entire cost.
Speaking at a political rally in Florida, Trump told the audience the U.S. pays for the defense of “one country – I won't say the country – but one country we spend a lot of money on, defending, very dangerous territory.”
Following months of similar comments demanding South Korea contribute more money to the U.S.-ROK defense alliance on the peninsula, President Donald Trump on Wednesday went a step further, implying that the South should pay the entire cost.
Speaking at a political rally in Florida, Trump told the audience the U.S. pays for the defense of “one country – I won't say the country – but one country we spend a lot of money on, defending, very dangerous territory.”
Become a member for less than $4 per week.
Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
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.
SHARE
COPY LINK
X
MASTODON
