S Korea says US drills suspended to aid talks with North Korea

South Korea says a joint military exercise scheduled with the U.S. has been suspended to support ongoing talks both countries have with North Korea, reports AP from Seoul.

Defense Ministry spokeswoman Choi Hyun-soo said Tuesday that her government believes the decision will help maintain momentum in the talks.

She spoke after the U.S. and South Korea announced that the Ulchi Freedom Guardian drills slated for August have been called off.

 

S Korea says US drills suspended to aid talks with North Korea

South Korea says a joint military exercise scheduled with the U.S. has been suspended to support ongoing talks both countries have with North Korea, reports AP from Seoul. Defense Ministry spokeswoman Choi Hyun-soo said Tuesday that her government believes the decision will help maintain momentum in the talks. She spoke after the U.S. and South Korea announced that the Ulchi Freedom Guardian drills slated for August have been called off.