A top U. S. naval commander said that Pyongyang’s recent string of missile and nuclear tests has brought the U. S. closer to its allies in Tokyo and Seoul, despite signs of friction.
SEOUL—Pyongyang’s recent string of missile and nuclear tests has brought the U. S. closer to its allies in Tokyo and Seoul, rather than dividing them as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had hoped, a top U. S. naval commander said.
The remarks from Adm. Scott Swift, commander of the U. S. Pacific Fleet, come amid signs of friction between the U. S. and South Korea, and warnings that North Korea appears to be planning to test-launch another…
