The US and South Korea have suspended another major joint war game, fearing it might anger North Korea which earlier this week accused Washington of an “evil” attempt to continue sanctions on Pyongyang.
The termination of the military drill was announced by Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White, saying Washington and Seoul will cancel joint aerial drills dubbed “Vigilante Ace,” which is typically held annually.
According to the report, the 2017 war games lasted one week and involved more than 200 war planes.
White, however, insisted that Pentagon chief James Mattis remains in regular consultation with his South Korean counterpart to ensure both forces are “ready to defend themselves if necessary,” pointing out that their suspension of the drill will not affect their troop readiness in the Korean Peninsula.
She also pointed to a meeting between Mattis and defense chiefs of Japan and South Korean earlier in the week, adding that “they…