Trump lashes out at South Korea over its refusal to join Iran war
Exercises between the American and South Korean militaries began as scheduled on Monday, even after President Trump demanded they be scaled back. Trump said the war games were unnecessarily provocative, and a challenge to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite recent praise of South Korea by the administration. Nick Schifrin reports.
President Donald Trump expressed frustration with South Korea on Monday, despite the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises between the two nations going ahead as planned. The president accused South Korea of sending a "hostile message" to North Korea, despite his recent praise of the South Korean leader. He also urged South Korea to assist the United States in addressing the issue of Iran.
South Korea's response was muted, stating that they would review Trump's comments and discuss helping the U.S. over Iran, while also emphasizing their desire for improved U.S.-North Korea relations.
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