After post-Olympics talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, South Korean officials said Kim indicated he would accept the manoeuvres. North Korea has been notified of the schedule "as well as the defensive nature" of the exercises, the Pentagon said. He said the purpose is to enhance the ability of the U.S.-South Korean alliance to defend South Korean territory. South Korea said Tuesday it will send a 160-member artistic group to North Korea, including about 10 celebrated K-Pop singers, for rare concerts there. South Korea last sent a pop singer to North Korea in 2005, according to Seoul's Unification Ministry.

Source: CBC News March 20, 2018 09:58 UTC