US, S. Korea to 'strengthen' defenses against N. Korea

US, S. Korea to 'strengthen' defenses against N. Korea Washington (AFP) Jan 30, 2017 - US President Donald Trump and South Korea's Acting President Hwang Kyo-Ahn vowed Sunday to "strengthen" their joint defense capabilities against the belligerent North, the White House said. "President Trump reiterated our ironclad commitment to defend the ROK, including through the provision of extended deterrence, using the full range of military capabilities," the White House said in a sta ... more

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