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U.S.-Korea cost-sharing negotiations
What the Return of Trump Would Mean for South Korea
By Clint Work
The former president called into question the U.S. force presence in Korea – the foundation for the alliance.
How Much Are South Koreans Willing to Pay Toward the US Alliance?
By Timothy S. Rich, Maggie Fields, Kierigan McEvoy, and Joe Black
South Koreans are generally supportive toward hosting U.S. troops, but their preferred cost-sharing levels are below what Seoul already pays.
Biden Takes the Right First Steps With South Korea, But a Long Road Lies Ahead
By Kyle Ferrier
The Biden administration is moving to repair damage done, but new challenges still need to be faced.
South Korea and US Reach Agreement on Defense Cost Sharing
By Mitch Shin
Seoul and Washington finally agreed on how to split the bill for the U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, but have not revealed details.
South Korea Restarts Cost-Sharing Negotiations With Washington
By Mitch Shin
With a new administration in Washington, Seoul welcomed the chance to resume SMA negotiations that have been stalled for nearly a year.
US Presidential Elections 2020: The Future of the ROK-US Alliance
By Jihoon Yu, Jiyoon Kim, and Erik French
The upcoming U.S. presidential election will have significant consequences for the trajectory of South Korea-U.S. relations.
The US and South Korea Need a Stopgap SMA
By Troy Stangarone
The ongoing nature of the coronavirus crisis merits a rethink to both countries' approaches to the SMA talks.
US-Korea Alliance Diplomacy in the Shadow of COVID-19
By Clint Work
COVID-19 has disrupted or complicated already contentious cost-sharing talks in more ways than one.
Threat of Furloughs Looms Over Continuing US-Korea Burden-Sharing Talks
By Jenna Gibson
If Washington and Seoul can’t narrow the gap on their cost-sharing talks thousands of Koreans could start missing paychecks.
US Interests Are Not Served by Making a Scapegoat of South Korea
By Sukjoon Yoon
The U.S.-South Korea SMA negotiations have devolved into a blatant shakedown. That's bad for both sides.
A Cost-Sharing Conundrum for South Korea and Japan
By Jonathan Stutte
Exorbitant demands from the Trump administration put the already fragile Japan-Korea-U.S. security alliance at risk.
The US-South Korea Military Cost-Sharing Agreement Has Expired. Now What?
By Kyle Ferrier
Trump’s cost-focused approach is taking its toll on the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
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