The South Korea-U.S. defense cost sharing agreement has to be re-set considering reality and fairness.
That's what Elbridge Colby, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, said at a press briefing on Monday, local time.
Asked whether it isn't contradictory to strengthen the alliance with South Korea but at the same time seek to negotiate on the defense cost share,... Colby answered, "you wouldn't expect your friend to be unfair when working together."
He stressed South Korea has become one of the most prosperous countries in the world... and the U.S. is already spending a large share of its defense budget on supporting forces abroad.
The comment comes amid speculation the two countries could soon start negotiations on defense cost.