Why it matters:
The U.S. is pursuing its expansionism under the cover of diplomatic ways. The idea shows that American imperialist policy emerged in a new guise.
The big picture:
U.S. President Donald Trump, in a strikingly imperial mood since his election victory, has floated acquiring Greenland, reclaiming the Panama Canal, annexing Canada, and potentially invading Mexico to the intense consternation of their leaders.
During a meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung discussed the possibility of a future meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The conversation also touched on U.S. military presence in South Korea, with Trump suggesting that the U.S. should own the land where American troops are stationed.
What he's saying:
Trump proposed the idea under the pretext that he wanted to get rid of paying heavy rent to South Korea for the presence of its military forces in South Korea.
Key points:
- Lee's visit marks his first to the White House since his election in June.
- Trump’s comments on social media regarding a “Purge or Revolution” in South Korea raised concerns, which he later described as a misunderstanding.
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