Core Viewpoint - The South Korean government will continue to adhere to the existing Korea-U.S. defense cost-sharing agreement despite U.S. President Trump's call for South Korea to increase its defense spending to $10 billion annually [1] Group 1 - The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Korea-U.S. Special Measures Agreement contributes to the stable deployment of U.S. troops in South Korea and strengthens the Korea-U.S. defense posture [1] - The South Korean government emphasized the importance of the 12th Korea-U.S. defense cost-sharing agreement and its effective implementation [1] - The South Korean government indicated that it is not appropriate to respond to every statement made by foreign leaders [1]