South Korea Minister Says Trump Appears to Be Pressuring Seoul over Iran, Investment

South Korea FM says Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho said Trump's message appeared aimed at pressuring Seoul on several issues, signaling North Korea, and breaking the stalemate in the Iran war.

South Korean FM says Trump pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment

Cho Hyun said one potential source of friction could be South Korea's pledge to invest US$350 billion in the US under a trade deal signed last year.

South Korea shift highlights Trump's transactional approach

President Trump is straining one of America’s closest alliances after scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to join the Iran war. It's the latest example of Trump taking a transactional approach to alliances. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery.

South Korea minister says Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment

SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's order to curb joint military drills appeared aimed in part at pressuring Seoul to support U.S. efforts in the Iran war, alongside other unresolved issues such as investment."I think President Trump's message includes pressure over several pending issues concerning the South Korean government, as well as a message to North Korea a…