(LEAD) Pentagon says it is 'actively working on executing' Trump's directive on S. Korea-U.S. military drills
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- A Pentagon official said Monday that the U.S. De...
The Pentagon confirmed on Monday that it is actively working on carrying out President Donald Trump's directive regarding South Korea-U.S. military exercises, following Trump's announcement that he has ordered a substantial reduction in the joint drills. This move, seen as a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea, comes as Seoul and Washington launched their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise in South Korea.
A Pentagon official stated that the Department of Defense is actively working on executing the Commander-in-Chief's directive, sparking speculation that the allied drills may be scaled back despite concerns about the impact on North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, which have intensified due to North Korea's cooperation with Russia. The White House has not commented on the matter as of yet.
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