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Pentagon declines comment on USFK troop cut, reaffirms commitment to South Korea
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A Pentagon official declined to comment on potential cuts to the 28,500-strong U.S. Forces Korea amid renewed concerns. The response followed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement reviewing troop reductions in Germany. South Korea's defense ministry stated no such discussions are underway between Seoul and Washington.
South Korea has delivered its position to the United States over the U.S. Forces Korea commander's recent remarks likening the country to a dagger in Asia.
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