The presidential inaugural platform is under construction in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Nov. 9. The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on two resolutions emphasizing the Korea-U.S. alliance this week. AFP-Yonhap

By Jung Da-min

Stalemated negotiations between the United States and Korea over the sharing of costs for the stationing of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) are expected to get a boost, with the U.S. House of Representatives planning to vote on a resolution calling for a strengthening of the alliance with Korea this week.

The resolution, "Expressing the importance of the United States alliance with the Republic of Korea and the contributions of Korean Americans in the United States," was introduced by Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) in January this year and is expected to be passed at a scheduled House plenary meeting Wednesday (local time).

The resolution, which emphasizes the history and importance of the alliance between the countries in various sectors including national security and trade, is especially drawing attention as it is likely to change the U.S. stance for the Special Measures Agreement (SMA) negotiations with Korea.

While the allies have yet to reach an agreement over this year's defense cost sharing to keep 28,500 USFK troops here, Korea's earlier proposal of a 13-percent increase of its share from last year has been turned down by U.S. President Donald Trump who has demanded a near 50-percent hike to $1.3 billion from the $870 million contributed last year.