Trump also said: “She agreed to pay more.”

“The days of being used by the alliance are over” … 49% of the previous year demanded $ 1.3 billion
靑 “Nothing has been decided” prepared for a long-term war
United States President Donald Trump once again insisted that “Korea agreed to pay a considerable amount of money” in the seventh (local time) negotiation on defense contributions.

President Trump said the day: “We are protecting very rich countries without compensation or with little money. Korea agreed to pay us a considerable amount of money and is grateful. ” He says the United States spends $ 1.5 trillion a year on defense budgets. “It costs a lot. “The defense budget of the United States is three times, or four times more, than the second largest country.” In particular, he emphasized: “If we want to protect other countries, they must respect us by paying contributions.”

The statement came during a question-and-answer response to a report saying the United States is considering withdrawing the Patriot missile system to defend itself against missile attacks in Saudi Arabia. President Trump said: “Saudi Arabia is a very rich country and has decided to return some of our (defense) spending. “We are moving a lot in the Middle East and in other regions.” “We were exploited by allies and enemies worldwide. He defended other countries, but it was not deserved. The days are over, ”he said.

In an interview with Reuters late last month, President Trump insisted that “Korea agreed to pay more for a defense cooperation agreement.” It is requesting $ 1.3 billion, 49% more than last year, after rejecting the “13% increase in South Korea” that inter-Korean task forces tentatively agreed to in late March. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense James Anderson also said in a written response to a Senate hearing on September 7, “I ask Korea to share a greater and more equitable cost.”
The Blue House insisted on saying, “Nothing has been decided,” despite continued pressure from President Trump. It is also an attitude to maintain the draft of the “13% increase” agreed by the Republic of Korea-United States work level negotiation team, and to negotiate the war in the long term. A Blue House official said on Monday, “There is no specific decision on the cost of defense, and the two countries are in consultation.” Washington = Correspondent Lee Jeong-eun [email protected] / Reporter Sang-jun Han