Summary
- South Korea and the United States concluded negotiations on Seoul’s share of the cost for stationing US Forces Korea (USFK)
- Talks on the Special Measures Agreement (SMA) took place from Monday to Wednesday in Washington
- Seoul has shared costs for USFK workers, construction of military installations, and logistical support since 1991
- Negotiations are happening as South Korea aims to reach an early deal to potentially avoid tough bargaining if former U.S. President Donald Trump returns to office.
