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Trump Threatens Troop Cuts; Seoul Keeps 28,500 Baseline

5/22/2026

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President Donald Trump threatened to cut U.S. Forces Korea troops.
South Korea’s defense ministry denied any withdrawal, saying U.S. Forces Korea keeps a 28,500-person baseline.
Progressive South Koreans fear Camp Humphreys could pull the country into U.S.–China competition over Taiwan.
U.S. defence strategy now expects South Korea to lead North Korea deterrence as American support wanes.
Camp Humphreys expands with new barracks, an elementary school and the Vandal Training Center.

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President Donald Trump threatened to cut U.S. Forces Korea troops.
South Korea’s defense ministry denied any withdrawal, saying U.S. Forces Korea keeps a 28,500-person baseline.
Progressive South Koreans fear Camp Humphreys could pull the country into U.S.–China competition over Taiwan.
U.S. defence strategy now expects South Korea to lead North Korea deterrence as American support wanes.
Camp Humphreys expands with new barracks, an elementary school and the Vandal Training Center.