U.S. concerned about S. Korea's actions vis-a-vis Japan ties
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Washington reacted to South Korea's decision to scrap GSOMIA, the military information sharing pact with Japan.
America continues to express concern over not only that move but also the military drill around Dokdo island.
For details let's turn to our Kim Bo kyoung.
According to AFP, a senior U.S. official says the decision to quit GSOMIA will help China and potentially weaken the allies' ability to respond to North Korea.
But in the official's view, the row between South Korea and Japan is related to the two countries' leaders and has nothing to do with the U.S.
It's an indication the U.S. would like Seoul to stick with GSOMIA,... something apparently not out of the question.
On Tuesday, South Korea's Prime Minister said there's about three months left until the pact officially ends,... and that Seoul could reconsider its decision if Japan takes back its unfair trade measures.
U.S. has taken issue with other actions by South Korea as well.
According to Yonhap News Agency, an anonymous official at the State Department referred to South Korea's recent military drills to defend its territory in the East Sea, including Dokdo, calling them "unproductive" given their timing and scale.
Still, the official said, Washington does not have a particular position on the Dokdo issue,... and urged Seoul and Tokyo to resolve it peacefully.
Earlier this week,.... South Korea held the largest ever military exercise to defend its territories in the East Sea.
In response, Japan demanded Seoul suspend the drills,… again falsely claiming sovereignty over Dokdo.
Meanwhile, a government source says Seoul's foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the U.S. ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris... to again explain its stance that the decision on GSOMIA was made because of a bilateral dispute with Japan that Tokyo started.
The ministry reportedly emphasized that the decision is not intended to negatively impact its ties with with Washington.
Harris was also reportedly told of the reasons behind the East Sea military drills.
Kim Bo-kyoung, Arirang News.
Washington reacted to South Korea's decision to scrap GSOMIA, the military information sharing pact with Japan.
America continues to express concern over not only that move but also the military drill around Dokdo island.
For details let's turn to our Kim Bo kyoung.
According to AFP, a senior U.S. official says the decision to quit GSOMIA will help China and potentially weaken the allies' ability to respond to North Korea.
But in the official's view, the row between South Korea and Japan is related to the two countries' leaders and has nothing to do with the U.S.
It's an indication the U.S. would like Seoul to stick with GSOMIA,... something apparently not out of the question.
On Tuesday, South Korea's Prime Minister said there's about three months left until the pact officially ends,... and that Seoul could reconsider its decision if Japan takes back its unfair trade measures.
U.S. has taken issue with other actions by South Korea as well.
According to Yonhap News Agency, an anonymous official at the State Department referred to South Korea's recent military drills to defend its territory in the East Sea, including Dokdo, calling them "unproductive" given their timing and scale.
Still, the official said, Washington does not have a particular position on the Dokdo issue,... and urged Seoul and Tokyo to resolve it peacefully.
Earlier this week,.... South Korea held the largest ever military exercise to defend its territories in the East Sea.
In response, Japan demanded Seoul suspend the drills,… again falsely claiming sovereignty over Dokdo.
Meanwhile, a government source says Seoul's foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the U.S. ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris... to again explain its stance that the decision on GSOMIA was made because of a bilateral dispute with Japan that Tokyo started.
The ministry reportedly emphasized that the decision is not intended to negatively impact its ties with with Washington.
Harris was also reportedly told of the reasons behind the East Sea military drills.
Kim Bo-kyoung, Arirang News.