US Considering Pulling Some Troops From South Korea, WSJ Reports

The US denied a media report that Washington is reviewing a proposal to withdraw some of its forces stationed in South Korea.

The US remains firmly committed to the defense of South Korea, and “we look forward to working with the incoming government officials to maintain and strengthen our iron clad alliance,” Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell, said in a statement. South Korea will elect a new president on June 3.