US Department of Defense "Review of Global US Troop Deployments to Be Completed by Mid-Year"

U.S. President Joe Biden has put the brakes on the policy to reduce U.S. troops in Germany that was pursued by the previous Donald Trump administration, raising interest in the Biden administration's policy direction regarding U.S. forces in Korea, which had been subject to reduction rumors. The photo shows the U.S. military base in Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, on the 5th.
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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The U.S. Department of Defense announced that it plans to complete a review of the deployment of U.S. troops stationed worldwide by mid-year.

John Kirby, spokesperson for the Department of Defense, said at a press briefing on the 5th (local time), "The Department of Defense will conduct a review of the global deployment of U.S. troops, including their scope, resources, and strategy."

He added, "We will closely consult with allies and partners as we carry out this review," and "It is expected to be completed by mid-year."

A day earlier, President Joe Biden stated in a speech at the State Department that a review of U.S. troops deployed worldwide is underway to ensure that their deployment aligns appropriately with diplomatic policy and national security priorities.

President Biden also announced that the plan to reduce U.S. troops in Germany, decided during the Trump administration, will be suspended while this review is ongoing. This move is being evaluated as lowering the possibility of reducing U.S. troops in South Korea as well.

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