U.S. Wants South Korea To Pay A Lot More For American Troops

The transcript discusses a cost-sharing deal between the US and South Korea, where South Korea is paying $924 million for US military personnel. The US is reportedly asking South Korea to increase its contribution by 500% to $4.7 billion for 2020. While the Trump administration has not confirmed this request, Defense Secretary Mark Esper stated that South Korea is capable of paying more. The US-South Korea alliance is strong, with 28,500 US troops stationed in South Korea to deter aggression. The current deal expires in December, and South Korea's defense minister mentioned readiness to set expenditure at a reasonable level.

What is the primary mission of the U.S. troops stationed in South Korea?

When does the current deal between the U.S. and South Korea expire?