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6/12/18

South Korea: Trump-Kim summit: South Koreans wary of losing US defense assurance

More important for South Korea were President Trump's statements during an hour-long press conference, in which he said that the US would be stopping joint military maneuvers with South Korea, as long as the talks with Pyongyang are ongoing.

For the North, this provides an incentive for the communication process to continue. Additionally, Kim promised to close another rocket testing facility. But for the South, an important defensive posture may be compromised.

Read more: Trump-Kim summit: South Koreans wary of losing US defense assurance | Asia| An in-depth look at news from across the continent | DW | 12.06.2018

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