NORTH KOREA/SOUTH KOREA/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “South Korea’s leader said President Donald Trump agreed to discuss options, including a U.S. military strike, with him before taking any action to rein in North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.
President Moon Jae-in’s remarks Thursday came as the latest round of warlike rhetoric over North Korea’s weapons tests appeared to ease following Pyongyang’s announcement that it would hold off on a threat to launch missiles at the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam.
Mr. Moon, speaking at a news conference marking his 100th day in office, said Mr. Trump will consult with and secure consent from Seoul before acting to resolve the North Korean issue, but Mr. Moon didn’t provide details…
The remarks were the first time Mr. Moon confirmed that Washington would seek prior South Korean approval before any military action against North Korea. Previously, Mr. Moon had warned that the U.S. would need Seoul’s consent for any military action on the Korean Peninsula…
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul declined to comment on Mr. Moon’s statements.”
–Kwanwoo Jun, “South Korea Leader: U.S. to Seek Approval Before Action Against North,” The Wall Street Journal online, Aug. 17, 2017 11:14am