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U.S. defense bill reaffirms troop levels and nuclear support for South Korea


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 2:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), jointly drafted by the United States Senate and House of Representatives ahead of Donald Trump's second-term inauguration in January, reaffirms commitments to maintaining the current level of U.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025, which includes provisions to maintain current troop levels in South Korea and enhance nuclear deterrence against North Korea. The bill, passed with a vote of 217-199, authorizes a defense budget of $895.2 billion, marking a 1% increase from the previous year. Key elements include reaffirming the deployment of 28,500 U.S. troops in South Korea, supporting the establishment of a Nuclear Consultative Group, and promoting trilateral cooperation with Japan. Additionally, it addresses concerns about China's influence by prohibiting the use of TikTok on government devices and restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology sectors. The NDAA also focuses on strengthening U.S. military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, with specific measures to counter potential threats from China and North Korea.

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