Commander of US Forces Korea: “28,500 US Forces in South Korea should continue to be maintained”

During the former US administration, Donald Trump, there were concerns that the number of US forces in South Korea might be reduced, but the commander of US Forces Korea said, ``We will continue to maintain the current size of 28,500 troops.
``It should be done,'' he said. On the 20th (local time), Commander of the US Forces Korea, Paul Lacamera, said at a hearing of the US House of Representatives Armed Services Committee, ``We will defend South Korea physically and mentally.
"We must continue to build readiness," and "we must continue to invest in the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, including bilateral and trilateral exercises on and off the Korean Peninsula."
Ta. He continued, ``If we are to maintain not only the (North-South) Armistice Agreement, but also our iron-clad defense commitments and combat readiness, we must seek continued support from Congress and the continued support of Congress to ensure that North Korea maintains its position on the U.S. mainland.
We need to recognize that this is a threat.'' Such a statement was made at a time when there was speculation in the United States that the former Trump administration might reduce the number of U.S. forces in South Korea.
It is noteworthy that it has come out. In a written report submitted to the military committee on the same day, General LaCamera said, ``Due to geographical proximity, it is difficult for the Korean peninsula to
There is a high possibility that a third country will intervene or exert influence in South Korea." conscious
"I will." He continued, ``Because of this combination of geographical reality and extremely large economic interests, South Korea is the core axis of Northeast Asian security, and a treaty ally that we must protect.
'' he emphasized.