Pyongyang has raised many concerns in recent weeks.

In order to face this "threat", the United States and South Korea announced this Saturday their desire to strengthen their joint military exercises.

"In view of the evolving threat posed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the two leaders agree to enter into discussions with a view to expanding the scope and scale of joint military exercises and training in and around the Korean Peninsula,” according to a joint statement issued after a summit in Seoul between US Presidents Joe Biden and South Korean Presidents Yoon Suk-yeol.

Rapid spread of the coronavirus

However, the two countries have also offered North Korea their help in combating the Covid-19 epidemic which is raging there.

“Both leaders express concern over the recent Covid-19 outbreak” in North Korea and “stand ready to work with the international community to provide assistance” to Pyongyang, according to a joint statement issued after a meeting. summit in Seoul between US Presidents Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.

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