South Korea president stresses U.S. alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises

South Korea’s president said Tuesday a solid alliance with the United States underpins national security, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt order to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises left many many South Koreans baffled and concerned.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president said Tuesday a solid alliance with the U.S. strengthens the foundation of national security, as many South Koreans were baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt order to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises. Trump made the surprise ann

South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises  AP News

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says a solid alliance with the United States strengthens foundation of national security