Trump, South Korea PM reaffirm alliance to defend against North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea's acting president and Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn exchanged a phone call on Monday, Seoul time, during which the two sides reaffirmed the bilateral alliance but did not discuss pending issues that include increased military burden sharing.


According to South Korean news service News 1, Trump told Hwang the United States would always be with Seoul "100 percent" in their joint defense against North Korea provocations.

During the phone exchange, which lasted for about 30 minutes on Monday morning, both sides agreed they are ready to develop a "strong and steadfast" alliance.

Since being sworn into office, Trump has exchanged phone calls with other Asian leaders: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and Japan's Shinzo Abe on Saturday.
 [upi.com]
30/1/17