Esper says US considering troop ‘adjustments’ in South Korea

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he has issued no order to reduce U.S. troop levels in South Korea but is considering “adjustments” in the American presence globally. Esper tells an international security group that his review, which began last year, is part of an effort to refocus U.S. defense strategy on the Asia-Pacific region, with a particular concern about China. Esper was asked during the webinar whether the U.S. is considering reducing or withdrawing