U.S., South Korean Militaries Wrap Up Drill Early, a Day After North Korea's Missile Barrage
The U.S. and South Korean militaries wrapped up their annual drill six days earlier than initially scheduled on Friday in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea, though the North said the step isn't enough to persuade it to return to talks.
TL;DR
- U.S. and South Korean militaries ended their annual drill six days early.
- The drill's early conclusion was a gesture of goodwill towards North Korea.
- North Korea indicated the gesture was not enough to resume talks.