Summary
- Donald Trump stated that if he were in the White House, South Korea would be paying $10 billion a year for US Forces Korea.
- He described South Korea as a “money machine” and referenced his past demands for South Korea to pay $5 billion a year.
- Trump emphasized the importance of South Korea contributing to defense costs, especially with North Korea’s nuclear power.
- Concerns have been raised about potential renegotiation of the defense cost-sharing deal if Trump is elected in November.