Trump hails Kim, sees no need to resume US-South Korea war game 0 SHARES Share it! Trump’s statement came a day after his defense secretary hinted that the drills, which North Korea denounces as rehearsals for invasion, could resume. “Besides, the President can instantly start the joint exercises again with South Korea, and Japan, if he so chooses. On Tuesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis noted that the suspension of joint military drills with South Korea as a good-faith gesture to North Korea was not open-ended. They now worry that Pyongyang may concentrate on trying to cut a separate deal with South Korea and in doing so driving a wedge between the U.S.-South Korea alliance.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 30, 2018 00:11 UTC