South Korean officials seek clarification after reports suggested Trump was considering pulling US troops out of the country

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• South Korean officials are looking for clarification on comments President Donald Trump made about the status of US troops in the country.
• During a speech, Trump referenced what he called the US’s “big trade deficit” and its military presence in South Korea, prompting speculation over whether he was considering a withdrawal of US troops.
• White House officials flatly denied the suggestion.

South Korean officials reportedly sought clarification on some comments President Donald Trump made that generated speculation over whether the US would pull troops out of South Korea over a “big trade deficit.”

The officials reportedly made several phone calls to the US State Department and Pentagon after Trump referenced the US’s military presence in South Korea, and mentioned what he believed was a trade deficit, according to a Washington Post report published on Thursday.

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