[2nd Report] USFK Notifies Korean Workers of Temporary Unpaid Leave Starting April 1
[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu Reporter] The United States Forces Korea (USFK) has decided to implement a temporary unpaid leave for Korean workers starting April 1, as the defense cost-sharing agreement has not been finalized.
On the 29th, USFK stated in a press release, "Since the 2019 defense cost-sharing agreement has not been concluded and there is a possibility that the gap may continue, we have begun to notify Korean employees of USFK in advance that temporary unpaid leave may be implemented starting April 1."
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The US military's announcement through the press release on this day appears to be an attempt to pressure for an increase in defense cost-sharing. Some critics argue that the US is trying to use Korean workers employed by USFK as leverage during the defense cost negotiations.
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