What Happened
South Korea Strengthens Defense Amid North Korea Concerns
South Korea’s National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac stated that the country is in close consultation with the US over their joint military exercises and will continue to do so in the future. This comes after US President Trump ordered a reduction in joint exercises, sparking concerns about Seoul’s efforts to regain wartime operational control. Seoul is also stepping up efforts to strengthen its own defense capabilities, according to Yonhap News Agency.