Trump confirms US-S Korea alliance is 'ironclad'
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PRESIDENT Donald Trump assured South Korea's acting president on Monday of the United States' "ironclad" commitment to defend the country, agreeing with Seoul to strengthen joint defence capabilities against North Korea.
Mr Trump's assurances came amid anxiety in South Korea over the future of the alliance with the United States. During his campaign, Mr Trump cast some doubt on US defence and trade commitments, saying South Korea was not paying enough to help keep 28,500 US troops in the country.
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