John Bolton was dispatched to Seoul, not to discuss the Japan-Korea crisis, but to demand that South Korea pay more to support U.S. forces. Washington seems inclined to leave the quarrel alone, which means to encourage Abe Shinzo—the strongest, most durable prime minister..…

Given the high level of Japan's, government officials had would be difficult for Washington to request in the amount that Tokyo pays.. According to government sources from Japan, South Korea and United States, Bolton asked Seoul to increase its expenditures for U.S troops based..…