President Trump announced after the summit with Kim Jong-un that he would end the 'wargames', the joint-military exercises, held by South Korea and the United States.<br />His comments sparked concerns among media outlets and experts.<br />Choi Si-young reports.<br /> <br /><br /> "We will be stopping the war games, which will save us a tremendous amount of money, unless and until we see that the future negotiation is not going along like it should. But we will be saving a tremendous amount of money, plus I think it's very provocative."<br /><br /> In the press conference after the summit with Kim Jong-un, U.S. President Donald Trump said he will end the regular joint-military exercises between the United States and South Korea.<br />The drills consist of field training exercises and computerized command and control war simulations against a threat from North Korea.<br />Trump called the exercises "provocative" and "inappropriate" in light of improving relations with North Korea. <br />He added halting the drills will save money.<br /><br /> Some major U.S. newspapers expressed concerns about Trump's decision. <br />The New York Times called it a concession to North Korea and a gamble on Kim Jong-un's promise to scrap the North's nuclear weapons programs.<br /><br />The Washington Post said Trump's move had significant political benefits for Chairman Kim.<br />And the Wall Street Journal said that in the past the U.S. had consistently rejected North Korea's demand to halt joint drills.<br /><br /> Some experts share similar views.<br />Former U.S. ambassador to South Korea Alexander Vershbow said ending the drills is a concession with nothing in return from North Korea.<br />The former ambassador added that regular exercises between the two allies is a must.<br />Victor Cha, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, warned that the move could hurt the South Korea-U.S. alliance.<br /><br /> South Korea's defense ministry said it needs to understand the exact intention of President Trump's comments before commenting further. <br />Choi Si-young, Arirang News. <br />
