FIRST WORD
President Trump told President Moon that the United States will send a high-level delegation to the Olympics. The two leaders agreed to de-conflict the Olympics and our military exercises so that United States and Republic of Korea forces can focus on ensuring the security of the Games.” From a White House statement Thursday confirming that South Korean President Moon Jae-in asked President Trump to delay regular joint military exercises — which North Korea denounces as a provocation — during the Winter Games in Pyeongchang next month.