The problems have forced several postponements of a summit meeting in the United States at which a preliminary accord on the alliance would be signed. . John Bolton, Trump’s national security adviser, has been a key proponent of the MESA plan and an architect of the administration’s..…

Secretary Pompeo and Ambassador Bolton praised the enduring strength of the United States-Republic of Korea alliance, and they vowed to continue our close coordination with the Republic of Korea on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and other regional issues. . ..…