The U.S. Secretary of State said Tuesday that he is not aware of any plans to delay annual joint military exercises by the U.S. and South Korea during the Winter Olympics, while Seoul said Wednesday that there have been “considerable discussions” about the possibility.
Rex Tillerson's comments came after South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday that Washington is “reviewing” his suggestion to postpone military exercises if North Korea stops making provocations until the upcoming PyeongChang Olympic Games.
The U.S. Secretary of State said Tuesday that he is not aware of any plans to delay annual joint military exercises by the U.S. and South Korea during the Winter Olympics, while Seoul said Wednesday that there have been “considerable discussions” about the possibility.
Rex Tillerson's comments came after South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday that Washington is “reviewing” his suggestion to postpone military exercises if North Korea stops making provocations until the upcoming PyeongChang Olympic Games.
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