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US Troops in South Korea Ready for Taiwan Defense

6/7/2025

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hesgeth affirmed that American troops in South Korea stand poised to thwart a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan. With 28,500 soldiers stationed there, the US is focused on countering threats from North Korea and China. China's escalating military exercises around Taiwan intensify worries about US backing for Taiwan in this volatile political landscape.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hesgeth affirmed that American troops in South Korea stand poised to thwart a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan. With 28,500 soldiers stationed there, the US is focused on countering threats from North Korea and China. China's escalating military exercises around Taiwan intensify worries about US backing for Taiwan in this volatile political landscape.