President Lee Jae Myung is set to visit the White House today for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. In a recent statement to reporters, President Lee expressed concerns over US demands for South Korea to be more flexible regarding American troops stationed on its shores. He emphasized that reaching an agreement on this matter would not be easy.
The backdrop of this meeting is the growing pressure on Seoul's trade and military relationships with the US due to President Trump's 'America First' policies. The US is seeking greater flexibility for the US Forces in Korea (USFK), potentially allowing them to pivot their focus towards China if necessary.
