Pentagon: Trump agreed to delay U.S.-South Korean exercises until after the Winter Olympics at Pyeongchang
2018-01-05 09:35:35 source：Asahi Shimbun
January 5, 2018
WASHINGTON--In a possible opening for diplomacy, the Trump administration on Thursday agreed to delay joint military exercises with South Korea until after the upcoming Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. The decision could help reduce tensions as the Koreas consider holding their first direct talks in two years.
President Donald Trump approved the postponement in consultation with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday.
"The Department of Defense supports the president's decision and what is in the best interest of the ROK-U.S. alliance," Col. Rob Manning said, referring to the U.S. defense treaty with the Republic of Korea.
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