U.S.-South Korean defense ministry considers shrinking military exercises Concerns about spread of infection February 25, 12:28 AM
In a joint U.S.-South military exercise scheduled for spring in preparation for the threat of North Korea, U.S. Secretary of Defense Esper and South Korean Defense Minister Chung Gyeong-du are concerned about the spread of the new coronavirus, Clarified that we are considering reduction.
US Secretary of Defense Esper and South Korean Defense Minister Jeon Kyung-doo held a press conference after a meeting at the Pentagon near Washington on the 24th.
In this, Secretary Esper said about the U.S.-South Korean joint military exercise scheduled for spring, `` U.S. and South Korean commanders are considering reducing the size of military exercises due to the new coronavirus '' .
Minister of Defense Jeon Kyung-du also said that the number of people infected with the new coronavirus in the Korean army was taking the situation seriously, and explained the possibility of affecting the exercise.
North Korea has strongly opposed the U.S.-South Korean military exercise, but Secretary Esper stated that "we will continue to support the diplomatic peace process on the Korean Peninsula." The alliance will not shake. "
Secretary Esper also clarified that the three countries had discussed the importance of cooperation between Japan, the United States and South Korea, and said that the three countries agreed to continue information sharing and high-level policy discussions.