Seoul in close consultation with US over combined military exercises: security adviser
South Korea has been in close consultation with the United States over their joint military exercises and will continue to do so in the future, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Tuesday. Wi's remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in joint military exercises with Seoul, a move widely seen as an overture for dialogue with North Korea but feared by…
South Korea has been closely coordinating with the United States regarding their joint military exercises, according to National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. Wi's comments follow U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to significantly reduce joint military drills with Seoul. This move, often interpreted as a gesture towards dialogue with North Korea, has raised concerns in South Korea that it might impede the nation's progress towards regaining operational control (OPCON) of troops from the United States.
Despite the strong alliance between South Korea and the U.S., Wi assured reporters that their governments have been maintaining ongoing communication and coordination on combined exercises and drills between the two nations. Furthermore, South Korea is actively working to bolster its own defense capabilities, aiming to improve its operational readiness and assessments.
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