美 의회, '주한미군 감축 시 의회 승인 의무화' 미 하원 군사위 통과<br /><br /> Last Wednesday, the U.S. House Armed Services Committee approved a bill... that would make sure the American military maintains a robust presence in South Korea.<br /> It was introduced by Democrat Ruben Gallego and approved with just one vote against it.<br />If passed by Congress, the bill would require any reduction in U.S. troops to below 22-thousand to be certified by the Secretary of Defense -- that it would not lower allied security in the region.<br />Right now, there are some 28-thousand-500 American troops in South Korea.<br />In a press release from his office, Gallego said his bill was a move to show allies that Washington is a committed partner... in light of greater uncertainty caused by (quote) "President Trump and world events."<br />A House vote on the bill is expected soon. <br />
