It’s Time to Reengage North Korea

The U.S. and South Korea have their annual joint military drills (Ulchi Freedom Shield) from August 17-27, focusing on countering the threat from North Korea of drones and cyber-attacks. President Trump said on Sunday that he had ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, according to the New York Times. North Korea said these military exercises “are more serious, provocative and dangerous than last year.”Although North Korea routinely criticizes th

Source: The Cipher Brief