Defense chiefs of South Korea, U.S. hold phone talks on military cooperation
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The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States held phone talks on their military cooperation on Thursday evening, local time.
During the 30-minute phone conversation, Seoul's Defense Minister Song Young-moo congratulated his U.S. counterpart James Mattis on the successful North Korea-U.S. summit.
Song stressed President Moon's stance that a flexible change regarding military pressure on the North is necessary,... as long as faithful talks are ongoing.
They agreed to continue close consultations to implement the agreement at the North Korea-U.S. summit,... including detailed discussions on joint military exercises, particularly the upcoming Ulchi Freedom Guardian in August.
Meanwhile,.. AFP reported Thursday, quoting an unnamed senior U.S. official,... that U.S. joint military drills with South Korea will be suspended indefinitely.
During the 30-minute phone conversation, Seoul's Defense Minister Song Young-moo congratulated his U.S. counterpart James Mattis on the successful North Korea-U.S. summit.
Song stressed President Moon's stance that a flexible change regarding military pressure on the North is necessary,... as long as faithful talks are ongoing.
They agreed to continue close consultations to implement the agreement at the North Korea-U.S. summit,... including detailed discussions on joint military exercises, particularly the upcoming Ulchi Freedom Guardian in August.
Meanwhile,.. AFP reported Thursday, quoting an unnamed senior U.S. official,... that U.S. joint military drills with South Korea will be suspended indefinitely.