Pentagon denies US considering withdrawing troops from South Korea
- Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated on Friday that the United States has no plans to pull a large number of its soldiers out of South Korea, responding to recent media speculation.
- The denial followed a Wall Street Journal report that the Department of Defense was considering a proposal to pull out about 4,500 of the 28,500 troops stationed there.
- South Korea's Defense Ministry denied any talks with the US regarding a decrease in troop numbers and highlighted the alliance's crucial role in maintaining regional peace and stability.
- Parnell emphasized that assessing military force arrangements is a routine process and reiterated the United States' strong and unwavering commitment to its alliance with the Republic of Korea.
- Military leaders, including US Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Paparo, warned that withdrawing forces would weaken deterrence against North Korea, indicating the US will maintain its defense commitments.
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