South Korean president affirms US alliance after military exercise cuts
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the robust 70-year alliance with the US following President Trump's directive to substantially reduce joint military exercises.
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed the US alliance during a Cabinet meeting.
- President Trump directed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with Seoul.
Sources
- The Hill — South Korea president highlights US alliance after Trump reduces joint exercises
- France 24 — South Korea calls for solid US alliance after Trump says 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
- Al Jazeera — Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
- Al Jazeera — Trump says talking to North Korea’s Kim makes the south safer
- The Hill — South Korea hoping for talks after Trump reduces joint military exercises